V. I. Lenin

Source: ru:PSS/v50; en:CW/CW35;es:MT
Translated: machine translation (DeepSeek) from the Russian; AI-translated.

TO KH. G. RAKOVSKY AND V. I. MEZHLAUK

26. V. 1919. In cipher
Kiev
Council of People’s Commissars, Rakovsky
Kharkov, Deputy People’s Commissar for War,
Mezhlauk

I repeat my request to telegraph me twice a week about actual aid to the Donets Basin. I insist on this request being complied with. Do not miss the moment of victory over Grigoriev, do not release a single soldier from those fighting against Grigoriev. Decree and carry out the complete disarmament of the population, shoot on the spot mercilessly for every concealed rifle. The whole crux of the moment is: a speedy victory in the Donets Basin, collection of all rifles from the villages, creation of a strong army. Concentrate all forces on this task, do not relax energy, mobilise the workers to a man. Read this telegram to all prominent Bolsheviks.

Lenin