1940 ⟶ Molotov Reaffirms Pact and Claims Baltic Expansion

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov reaffirms Molotov–Ribbentrop...
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1941

🗣️ Molotov Reaffirms Pact and Claims Baltic Expansion

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov reaffirms Molotov–Ribbentrop pact in the Supreme Soviet while verbally attacking both Britain and the USA. He also asserts that the boundaries of the Soviet Union are moved to the shores of the Baltic Sea.⟶
Soviet UnionMolotov-Ribbentrop PactDiplomacyPropagandaExpansionismBaltic SeaWorld War II

🤝 Molotov's Meeting with Hitler, Soviet Expansion Rejected

Molotov meets Hitler again asking acceptance to liquidate Finland. Hitler now resists every attempt to expand Soviet influence in Europe. He sees Britain as defeated and offers India to the Soviet Union.⟶
DiplomacySoviet UnionGermanyHitlerMolotovExpansionismEastern Front

🗺️ Soviet Union Demands Territorial Gains

The Soviet Union gives her terms to join the Tripartite Pact including substantial new territorial gains for Russia.⟶
Soviet UnionTripartite PactTerritorial DisputesDiplomacyWorld War IIGermanyEastern Europe

🤝 Soviet Union Recognizes Iraqi Government

The Soviet Union recognizes Rashid Ali's "National Defence Government" in Iraq.⟶
Soviet Union Recognizes Iraqi Government (1941)
Soviet UnionIraqDiplomacyMiddle EastPolitical RecognitionWorld War II

🤝 UK and USSR Sign Assistance Pact

Assistance Pact signed between the United Kingdom and the USSR.⟶
United KingdomSoviet UnionAllianceMilitary CooperationDiplomacyEastern FrontWorld War II