1940 ⟶ Soviet Ultimatum to Romania
Romanians propose negotiations. Molotov replies that the dem...
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1939
1940
📜 Soviet Ultimatum to Estonia
In Moscow Molotov asks from the Estonian delegation a mutual assistance pact which would give the Soviets naval and air bases. If the Soviet Union doesn't get military bases in Estonia, it will be compelled “to use force against Estonia”.⟶
Soviet UnionEstoniaBaltic StatesMolotovMutual Assistance PactThreat of ForceDiplomacyAnnexationEastern Europe
🇷🇴 Soviet Ultimatum to Romania
Romanians propose negotiations. Molotov replies that the demands are land concessions or war. New ultimatum from the Soviets to the Romanians.⟶
RomaniaSoviet UnionMolotovTerritorial DisputesEastern FrontUltimatumBessarabiaBukovinaDiplomacyWar Threat
🇷🇴 Soviet Union Eyes Romanian Bessarabia
The Soviets want new territories. Molotov speaks to the Supreme Soviet, about "an unsettled dispute", the question of Romanian Bessarabia.⟶
Soviet UnionRomaniaBessarabiaTerritorial ClaimsDiplomacyMolotovEastern Europe
✉️ Soviet Ultimatum to Latvia and Estonia
Soviet Union gives eight-hour ultimatum to Latvia and Estonia to surrender.⟶
Soviet UnionLatviaEstoniaUltimatumOccupationBaltic StatesWorld War IIDiplomacyAnnexation
🇷🇴 Soviet Union Issues Ultimatum to Romania
The Soviet Union sends an ultimatum demanding Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina from Romania.⟶
Soviet UnionRomaniaultimatumterritorial claimsEastern EuropepoliticalAxis Powers
🇷🇺 Soviet Occupation of Bessarabia and Bukovina
The Red Army occupies Romanian Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina.⟶
Soviet UnionRomaniaInvasionTerritorial AnnexationBessarabiaBukovinaEastern FrontWorld War IIExpansionismMolotov-Ribbentrop Pact