1939 ⟶ Romania Votes for Neutrality

The Crown Council of Romania votes in favour of the country'...
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1939

🕊️ Romania Votes for Neutrality

The Crown Council of Romania votes in favour of the country's neutrality in the war.⟶
Romania Votes for Neutrality (1939)
RomaniaNeutralityDiplomacyEuropeWarEastern Europe

⚠️ Germany Warns Against Aggression Towards Romania

Germany's Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop makes clear that no hostile actions against Romania will be tolerared by the Reich.⟶
Germany Warns Against Aggression Towards Romania (1939)
GermanyRomaniaDiplomacyThreatEastern EuropeNeutrality

🚚 Romania Restricts War Material Passage to Poland

Romanian authorities drastically limit the passage through the country of war materials to be sent to Poland.⟶
RomaniaPolandSupply LinesMilitaryRestrictionsDiplomacyWorld War IIEastern Europe

🇷🇴 Germany Tries to Sway Romania

Germany's minister to Romania Wilhelm Fabricius unsuccessfully attempts to coax Romania in renouncing to the guarantee given in March by Britain to support them if invaded.⟶
Germany Tries to Sway Romania (1939)
RomaniaGermanydiplomacypolitical pressureAxis powersWorld War IIneutrality

🕊️ Neutrality Declarations in Russo-Finnish War

Italy, Norway and Denmark again declare their neutrality in the Russo-Finnish war. Sweden proclaims "non-belligerency", by which it could extend military support to Finland, without formally taking part in the war.⟶
NeutralityItalyNorwayDenmarkSwedenWinter WarDiplomacyInternational RelationsEuropeWar

✈️ Romania Allows Polish President to Leave

Ignoring German objections, Romanian King Carol II permits former Polish President Ignacy Mościcki to leave with his family Romania for Switzerland.⟶
Romania Allows Polish President to Leave (1939)
PolandRomaniaRefugeesNeutralityDiplomacyEvacuation