Russia just handed over 350 pages of declassified Soviet intelligence on the JFK assassination to Congress, marking the first time in history these Cold War-era documents have reached American hands.
Story Highlights
- Russian Ambassador delivers unprecedented 350-page JFK assassination report to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
- Documents contain declassified Soviet archives never before shared with U.S. government
- Congressional Task Force begins expert review and translation for public release
- Historic breakthrough follows President Trump’s January 2025 declassification commitment
Historic Document Transfer Breaks Decades of Secrecy
On October 15, 2025, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna received a groundbreaking collection of Russian government findings on President Kennedy’s assassination from Ambassador Alexander Darchiev. The 350-page report represents the first time Russia has shared its JFK-related intelligence with the United States Congress. Luna, who chairs the Congressional Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, described the handover as having “massive historical significance” for American transparency efforts.
Soviet Archives Reveal Long-Hidden Intelligence
The Russian documents stem from declassified Soviet archives compiled in the collection titled “The Kennedy Assassination and Soviet-American Relations.” These materials, scheduled for official publication in Russia this November, contain intelligence gathered during the height of the Cold War. Previous Congressional attempts in the 1990s to obtain these files were denied by Russian authorities, making this cooperation unprecedented in U.S.-Russia relations regarding historical transparency.
Expert Review Ensures Accuracy and Public Access
Luna’s office has assembled a team of experts, including former Washington Post investigative reporter Jefferson Morley, to conduct thorough translation and review of the documents. The Congresswoman emphasized her commitment to uploading and sharing the materials with the American public as quickly as possible following expert analysis. This approach reflects the Trump administration’s broader push for government transparency, building on the President’s January 2025 announcement to declassify all remaining JFK-related files.
Transparency Victory Challenges Government Secrecy
This document release represents a significant victory for Americans who have demanded full disclosure about the Kennedy assassination for over six decades. The cooperation demonstrates how President Trump’s commitment to declassification has opened new avenues for historical truth that previous administrations failed to achieve. For conservatives who value government accountability and oppose bureaucratic secrecy, this development signals a meaningful shift toward transparency that serves the American people’s right to know their own history.
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Rep. Luna says ambassador from Russia will give docs to her office on JFK assassination
Russian embassy hands over JFK assassination documents to US congresswoman
Congresswoman Luna thanked Russian embassy documents about Kennedy assassination
