FAQ About Joseph Stalin
What was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was a non-aggression treaty signed between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany on August 23, 1939. Named after the foreign ministers of the respective countries, Vyacheslav Molotov and Joachim von Ribbentrop, the pact included secret protocols dividing Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. This pact allowed both powers to avoid conflict while expanding their territories.
