1940Soviet Union Demands Territorial Gains

The Soviet Union gives her terms to join the Tripartite Pact...
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🤝 Soviet Union Recognizes Slovak State

The Soviet Union recognizes de jure the Slovak State.
Soviet Union Recognizes Slovak State (1939)
Soviet UnionSlovakiaDiplomacyRecognitionEastern EuropeAxis Powers

🗺️ 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 Invited to Tripartite Pact; Warsaw Ghetto Established

The Soviet Union is invited to join Tripartite Pact and to share in the spoils of British Empire. Warsaw's Jewish ghetto is cordoned off from the rest of the city.
DiplomacySoviet UnionTripartite PactGermanyPolandGhettoJewishWarsaw

🇭🇺 Hungary Signs the Tripartite Pact

Hungary signs the Tripartite Pact.
Hungary Signs the Tripartite Pact (1940)
DiplomacyHungaryTripartite PactGermanyAxisEastern Europe

🤝 Bulgaria Joins Tripartite Pact

Bulgaria officially signs the Tripartite Pact.
Bulgaria Joins Tripartite Pact (1941)
BulgariaAxis PowersTripartite Pactpolitical alignmentWorld War IIEastern EuropeallianceGermany

🤝 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