Nazi-Soviet economic cooperation

Nazi-Soviet economic cooperation refers to the collaboration between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in the late 1930s, particularly after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1939. This non-aggression treaty included secret protocols allowing for trade and economic collaboration. Both nations exchanged industrial goods, machinery, and raw materials, benefiting economically while politically aligning. The cooperation was pragmatic, as both countries aimed to strengthen their economies and military capabilities. However, this partnership was ultimately short-lived, collapsing with Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.