German-Soviet Border Agreement

The German-Soviet Border Agreement was a 1939 treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, defining their border in Eastern Europe. This pact included the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact's secret protocol, which divided territories like Poland into German and Soviet zones of influence. By establishing precise borders, the agreement facilitated peaceful coexistence and avoided conflict between the two powers for a time. It reflected their strategic partnership, enabling both to expand their territories without immediate confrontation, though it concealed their broader ambitions. The border boundary set by this treaty influenced the political landscape of Central and Eastern Europe until World War II’s later developments.