Not only was the Soviet Union faithful to the treaty obligations with Germany, but the evidence shows that she had no aggressive intentions toward any German territory. The entries in this file demonstrate conclusively the point I have just stated. It will, I think, be sufficient to read to the Tribunal a few entries which include reports from the German Ambassador in Moscow as late as June, 1941. That is 4th June. Russian government is endeavouring to do everything to prevent a conflict with Germany.
Situation is considered in Moscow much more serious than before.
All military preparations have been made quietly - as far as can be recognised, only defensive. Russian policy still strives as before to maintain the best possible relationship to Germany. The next one is entry 169, also on Page 22, the date, 7th June. The entire behaviour of the Government, as well as the attitude of the Press, which reports all events concerning Germany in a factual, indisputable manner, supports this view. The reasons, therefore, which led to the attack on the Soviet Union could not have been self-defence or treaty breaches.