1961 Soviet Arms Sent to Congo
At least six truck shipments of Soviet bloc arms have already reached the pro-Communist rump regime in the Congo, it was revealed today [Feb. 16] as officials studied what to do if the Soviet Union defies President John F. Kennedy’s warning against unilateral intervention. The Soviet bloc deliveries, which were trans-shipped by the United Arab Republic, took place before Mr. Kennedy’s firm public pledge yesterday to oppose Soviet threats to give all possible assistance to the regime of Antoine Gizenga in Oriental Province. Although Mr. Kennedy avoided saying so specifically at his press conference yesterday, officials confirmed that the United States considers the Congo a crucial test of Soviet intentions. There is no doubt that continued Soviet meddling in the Congo will put in doubt any kind of fruitful negotiation on any subject.
via www.nytimes.com
here's a bit of history about the US and Congo. Congo was ground-zero for Cold War between the US and USSR.
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