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The Soviet Union's annexation of Latvia and Estonia in 1940 was a violation of international law and lacked genuine consent from the local populations.

HistoryInternational RelationsAug 5, 2026score 0.542 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the Soviet Union's annexation of Latvia and Estonia in 1940, highlighting the controversial nature of the events and the lack of genuine consent from the local populations.

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The Soviet Union's annexation of Latvia and Estonia in 1940 was a violation of international law and lacked genuine consent from the local populations.
Parent: International RelationsEntity: Soviet Union's Annexation of Latvia and EstoniaImpact: negativeDate: Aug 5, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026Target: The Soviet Union's annexation of Latvia and Estonia in 1940

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OTD in 1940, USSR formally annexed Latvia. Soviets troops had been "invited in" (in accordance with absolutely nothing to do with our treaty with Nazis) & then held "elections" where 99%+ voted to join USSR. None of this should sound familiar to you.
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@[email protected]
OTD in 1940, USSR formally annexed Estonia. Soviets troops had been "invited in" (in accordance with absolutely nothing to do with our treaty with Nazis) & then held "elections" where 99%+ voted to join USSR. None of this should sound familiar to you.
5 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Aug 6, 2026