of the Bolsheviks, and if they do not agree—it will be worse for them, we will be at an advantage 340. Regarding military tasks, I remind you once more of the two most important tasks: breakthrough through Bukovina and the capture of Rostov. All forces must be devoted to these two tasks—confirm this with Podvoysky and Antonov. Regarding Dybenko's plans, I warn against adventurism—I fear it will end in collapse and he will be cut off 341. Would it not be more sensible to replace Makhno with his forces and strike at Taganrog and Rostov. I advise you to think this through three times; decide this, of course, yourself.

Lenin

Written April 18, 1919

First published in 1959 in Lenin Collection XXXVI

Published according to the manuscript