Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 18 March 1940, page 1


HITLER WORRIED ABOUT STALIN

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Balkan Ambitions

LONDON, Sunday.

The Copenhagen correspondent of the "Daily Express" says that Hitler has recalled the German Ambassador in Moscow (Count von Schulenberg) for the alleged purpose of giving him instructions regarding the diplomatic offensive that he intends to begin in south-eastern Europe.

Actually, it is believed, Hitler wants to hear about disturbing rumours that have reached Berlin that Stalin is making plans that can counter to Nazi aims in the Balkans.

It is reported that the German foreign Minister (Herr von Ribben-trip) will leave for Moscow next week to try to persuade Stalin to give guarantees to Rumania and

They that Russia will not attack them.

Von Ribbentrop will offer Russia as a bait a reconciliation with and as a result of which, he will ay. the Soviet will be able to in-case its trade.