Your telegram D.947 of 29th June. [2]

Recognition of constituent Republics in Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics.

We agree that in view of the delicate questions involved it would
be advantageous if recognition could be postponed until the peace
settlement provided this can be done without causing offence. We
have felt, however, since the announcement of February 3rd, 1944
[3], that one of the reasons for this step was the fear that the
Soviet Union might be outvoted on international conferences or
peace organizations. This aspect was brought to the fore at the
time of the creation of the War Crimes Commission, when the
question of separate Dominion representation was specifically
raised, and we were compelled to present a note pointing out the
status of the members of the British Commonwealth. [4] If there is
substance in this view, we believe that the Soviet Government will
in fact raise the issue before the peace settlement. We should
therefore have in mind how this position will be met. We believe
it will have to be accepted with grace rather than risk
differences with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,
especially in view of our acceptance in principle of the ultimate
incorporation of the Baltic States and the Soviet Government's
claims in respect of its Western frontiers.

We certainly agree that all British Commonwealth Governments
should keep each other informed of any Soviet move bearing on this
matter and that the various representatives in Moscow should be
instructed to exchange information on any development. His
Majesty's Australian Minister is being informed accordingly.