Vyacheslav Molotov

Vyacheslav Molotov was a prominent Soviet politician and diplomat, best known for his role as the foreign minister under Joseph Stalin. He played a crucial part in shaping Soviet foreign policy during the interwar period and World War II, including the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1939, a non-aggression treaty between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Molotov also represented the USSR in various international negotiations and was a key figure in post-war diplomacy. His name is often associated with the "Molotov cocktail," a simple incendiary device used in conflicts.