On this point Kuehlmann and I were entirely agreed.

Nevertheless, the feeling, both in our party and in that of the Germans, was not a little depressed.

Certainly, if the Russians do break off negotiations, it will place us in a very unpleasant position.

The only way to save the situation is by acting quickly and energetically with the Ukrainian delegation, and we therefore commenced this work on the afternoon of the same day.

There is thus at least a hope that we may be able to arrive at positive results with them within reasonable time.
"In the evening, after dinner, came a wire from Petersburg announcing the arrival of the delegation, including the Foreign Minister, Trotski.