For Curtin.

Your P.M. 17 [1] and No. 417 [2] Russia. I have discussed this
fully with Halifax. [3] The Government of the United Kingdom is
adhering to its views that it is urgently necessary to meet
Russia's request to recognise 1940 boundaries. Halifax says that
their conclusions are the same as those you and I expressed to
London on several occasions. [4] Bruce [5] concurring.

Movement of war is the main factor although there is much to be
said for the view that no conflict with the Atlantic Charter is
involved. The President [6] is more non-committal than opposed to
Churchill's views so it is unnecessary to pursue the matter
further here.