1941 ⟶ Japan and Soviet Union Sign Neutrality Pact

Japan and the Soviet Union sign a neutrality pact.
Timelines Logo
Year
1926
1933
1938
1941
1943
1945

🤝 Germany and Soviet Union Sign Treaty of Berlin

The Treaty of Berlin is signed by Germany and the Soviet Union, which declares neutrality if either country is attacked within the next five years.⟶
GermanySoviet UnionTreatyNeutralityDiplomacyInternational RelationsEuropeRussia

🤝 Italy and USSR Sign Italo-Soviet Pact

Italy and the USSR sign the Italo-Soviet Pact.⟶
Italy and USSR Sign Italo-Soviet Pact (1933)
ItalyUSSRInternational RelationsPactDiplomacyEuropeSoviet UnionTreatyAlliance

🛡️ Soviet Victory in the Battle of Lake Khasan

Soviet Union wins the Battle of Lake Khasan against Japan.⟶
Soviet UnionJapanBorder ConflictMilitaryAsiaPacific TheaterPre-War

🤝 Japan and Soviet Union Sign Neutrality Pact

Japan and the Soviet Union sign a neutrality pact.⟶
Japan and Soviet Union Sign Neutrality Pact (1941)
JapanSoviet UnionNeutralityDiplomacyEastern FrontPacific Theater

🚩 Soviet Union Declares War on Bulgaria

Soviet Union declares war on Bulgaria.⟶
Soviet Union Declares War on Bulgaria (1943)
Soviet UnionBulgariaDeclaration of WarEastern FrontDiplomacyMilitary

🇷🇺 Soviet Union Declares War on Japan and Invades Manchuria

The Soviet Union declares war on Japan; the Soviet invasion of Manchuria begins about an hour later which includes landings on the Kuril Islands. The Japanese have been evacuating in anticipation of this.⟶
Soviet Union Declares War on Japan and Invades Manchuria (1945)
Soviet UnionJapanManchuriainvasionwar declarationPacific TheatermilitaryKuril Islands