1939 ⟶ Soviet Union Demands Territory from Finland
Finland's representatives meet Stalin and Molotov in Moscow....
Year
1939
1940
🗺️ Soviet Union Demands Territory from Finland
Finland's representatives meet Stalin and Molotov in Moscow. Soviet Union demands Finland give up a military base near Helsinki and exchange some Soviet and Finnish territories to protect Leningrad against Great Britain or the eventual future threat of Germany.⟶
RussiaFinlandSoviet UnionTerritorial DisputesNegotiationsWinter WarMilitaryLeningrad
⚠️ Stalin Threatens Finland Regarding Delays in Negotiations
Finns meet Stalin again. Stalin tells them that "an accident" might happen between Finnish and Soviet troops, if the negotiations last too long.⟶
RussiaFinlandSoviet UnionThreatNegotiationsDiplomacyWinter WarStalin
🇫🇮 Finland Rejects Soviet Border Demands
Finland and Soviet Union again negotiate new borders. Finns mistrust Stalin's aims and refuse to give up territory breaking their defensive line.⟶
FinlandSoviet UnionBorder DisputesWinter WarTerritorial ClaimsDiplomacyResistance
❄️ Soviet Offensive Halted in Finland
The Soviet offensive in Finland is halted by several Finnish victories; numerous Soviet tanks are destroyed.⟶
RussiaFinlandWinter WarMilitaryOffensiveSoviet Union
🇫🇮 Finnish Victory at Suomussalmi
A major Finnish victory at Suomussalmi is reported; one whole Soviet division is eliminated, and again numbers of military vehicles are captured.⟶
FinlandRussiaWinter WarMilitaryVictorySoviet Union
🤝 Finland Signs Peace Treaty with Soviet Union
In Moscow, Finland signs a peace treaty with the Soviet Union after 105 days of conflict. The Finns are forced to give up significant territory in exchange for peace.⟶
FinlandSoviet UnionWinter WarPeace TreatyTerritorial LossesEastern FrontDiplomacyWar's End