Whatever one may think about its lack of morality, it was coldly pragmatic and wasn’t responsible for sparking World War II, just for temporarily putting off what proved to be its most deadly phase in Europe. The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact (MRP) is back in the news after President Putin
Excellent history, but you missed one crucial point. Before Stalin sent Molotov to negotiate with Ribbentrop on dividing Poland, he offered a defensive military alliance to both the British Empire and France.
They declined, and because of all of the reasons you cite Stalin decided the USSR's best option was to make a deal with Nazi Germany.
Excellent history, but you missed one crucial point. Before Stalin sent Molotov to negotiate with Ribbentrop on dividing Poland, he offered a defensive military alliance to both the British Empire and France.
They declined, and because of all of the reasons you cite Stalin decided the USSR's best option was to make a deal with Nazi Germany.