Top Secret Excerpt from Telegram from G Zhukov to the Central Committee of the CPSU on a conversation with John McCloy held on November 1 1962 November 2 1962 Page 2 3 McCloy talked a lot about the further prospects for American-Soviet cooperation that will open as a result of the settlement of the Cuban crisis In his opinion it is necessary first of all to conclude an agreement on the termination of nuclear tests which would make a great impression on public opinion It would be good if this agreement was signed by Kennedy and Khrushchev Such a meeting would strengthen the public's belief that their personal contacts can be productive Further McCloy considers it advisable to conclude an agreement on the rejection of the military use of space and to agree to even one joint effort for the exploration of outer space for example the launch of a Soviet-American rocket towards Venus …… 4 McCloy made it clear that he would play the role of an unofficial mediator for the preparation of a meeting between Kennedy and Khrushchev which in his opinion could take place in a few months if decisions on the above issues are ready by that time 5 McCloy asked to convey warm greetings to Khrushchev and his family members from himself and from his family Translated by Sarah Dunn for the National Security Archive