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How Did Stalin Influence Western Europe

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The Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe lead by Stalin from 1945 was aggressive and self-serving.
This was characterized by rapid control of Eastern Europe and exploitation of Soviet satellite states for the social and economic improvement of Russia.

During World War Two Russia endured the loss of countless troops, economic turbulence and great land loss. Although they experienced such loss as a consequence of World War Two their decisions after were motivated by greed and were justified by an impending war with the West.

Russia sought to create a buffer to avoid any future invasion and that meant that Soviet control of Poland was crucial as it had been the corridor for attack on Russia. Stalin believed that Poland was weak and “It was very important, therefore, to have Poland independent, strong and democratic” as stated in source A. Source E, however, disagrees with the Soviet Influence in Poland as is it compromised their national integrity and undermined the foundations of international peace. It also allowed for Russia to do as they wished with Poland, which ultimately meant silencing Poland’s voice and using their resources for Russian growth. This was also apparent in Rumania, Bulgaria and many more.
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Their presence can also be better understood when referring to source E which states that Russia had experienced great loss so therefore they had more reason to become involved in Eastern Europe as they saw it as an opportunity to acquire more resources . So although both had their motives for involvement in Eastern and Western Europe Russia’s was more self-serving and consequently caused more harm than

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