He often explained Roosevelt 's plans to Stalin and other top Soviet officials in order to enlist Soviet support for American objectives -- an endeavor that met with limited success .
Anastas Mikoyan was Hopkins ' counterpart with responsibility for Lend - Lease .
Anastas Mikoyan often explained Roosevelt 's plans to Stalin and other top Soviet officials in order to enlist Soviet support for American objectives -- an endeavor that met with limited success .
Anastas Mikoyan was Hopkins ' counterpart with responsibility for Lend - Lease .