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March 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'Concerning Our Steps in Providing Support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons' The CPSU CC outlines their next steps in promoting the NPT. Focusing on generating a positive domestic and international sentiment towards the treaty, the MFA and official Soviet media mouthpieces are tasked with promoting and explaining the NPT.
1968	'Agreement Between the Government of [Nation] and the International Atomic Energy Agency about the Application of Safeguards in Accordance with the NPT' This agreement details the responsibilities of governments party to the NPT and the IAEA in accordance with the Treaty, including transparent and prompt notifications to the IAEA about any nuclear materials, facilities, and transfers of nuclear materials within a state's territory. Transparency about nuclear materials is reciprocal, with the NPT obligating the IAEA to send an inventory list to the governments every 12 months or upon request. Additionally, this document details safeguard procedures, including IAEA inspections (and the responsibility of governments to provide inspectors with the necessary visas). This document also states that the present agreement will be in force indefinitely, and a state can cease to abide by its terms if it ceases to be a participant in the NPT per Article X on the right of states to withdraw.
1968	Politburo of the CPSU CC, 'On the Draft Model Agreement of Non-Nuclear States with the IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] in Accordance with the NPT' This document references the draft model agreement of non-nuclear weapons states, instructing both the Soviet MFA and the Ministry of Medium Machine Building (which supervised the Soviet nuclear industry) to conduct negotiations with the US to solidify this agreement. After negotiating with the Americans, they are instructed to make sure that the project is approved by the IAEA Board of Governors and inform socialist UN member states and the GDR about the Soviet position on the NPT.
June 21, 1968	Note, Andrei Gromyko to CPSU CC Andrei Gromyko updates the CPSU CC on the proceedings of the 22nd Session of the General Assembly, as it pertains to the NPT. In this note, he states that the Soviet delegation has arranged for the NPT to open for signatures immediately after the conclusion of all deliberation on the non-proliferation issue. Gromyko also points out that the US has agreed to open the treaty to signatures on July 1, 1968.
June 1968	Statement by the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces its decision to open the NPT for signing in Moscow, Washington, and London beginning on July 1, 1968.
June 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'On the Publication of the Soviet MFA's Statement about the Opening of the NPT for Signing' The CPSU CC outlines how they will publish the Soviet MFA's statement announcing the opening of the NPT for signing. Along with announcing the NPT's opening via a radio broadcast, the CC plans to publish the statement in the official Party and State newspapers, Pravda and Izvestia, respectively.
June 1968	Press Release, 'On the Signing of the NPT in Moscow' This press release acts as an example for journalists to follow when covering the proceedings of the NPT's signing. Along with basic information about the nations involved in the signing of the NPT, the document lists the names of every notable Soviet official who will be present at the event.
June 1968	Speech at the Signing of the NPT A celebratory, optimistic speech by Alexei Kosygin at the signing of the NPT. In this speech, Kosygin praises the international collaboration that has led to the signing of the treaty, and hopes that such collaboration will continue as disarmament is pursued.
June 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'Regarding the Signing of the NPT' The CPSU CC outlines the details and logistics of the NPT's signing in Moscow. Along with nominating a reception hall and authorizing Gromyko to sign the treaty, this decree focuses on the publication of an official memorandum suggesting urgent measures to end the arms race.
June 1968	Official Note, 'To Embassies in Moscow Regarding the Opening of the NPT for Signing' The Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially invites foreign countries to send their representatives to sign the NPT in Moscow on July 1. While detailing the exact times and places at which the treaty will be signed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes a distinction between representatives with formal credentials and temporary credentials. Those with temporary credentials may sign the treaty, but their signature will later be replaced with that of a representative with the correct credentials. As stated in the document, Andrei Gromyko is chosen to sign the treaty in the name of the USSR.