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The Soviet Union wanted to secure bases in Finland so they would be able to defend their own country in case of a Nazi invasion. Also, Finland was a known supporter of the Axis powers.

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Is Finland axis or allies or neutral of world war 2?

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What nation did the soviet union take over during world war 2?

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