Stalin promised to establish a sphere of influence in Eastern Europe following World War II, which included supporting the installation of communist governments in various countries. This was part of his broader strategy to secure the Soviet Union's borders and spread communist ideology. While he initially pledged to allow free elections, this promise was largely unfulfilled as the Soviet Union exerted tight control over the region, leading to the establishment of authoritarian regimes loyal to Moscow.
Stalin did not keep his promise to hold elections in eastern Europe.
Stalin promised protection and to work with the USSR.
At Yalta Stalin promised free elections in eastern Europe, but he did not keep his promise.
Josef Stalin did not keep the promise he made in the Yalta Conference
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allowing free elections in eastern Europe
Stalin was interested in eastern Europe because he believed it was subject to the Soviet influence.
He refused to promise to allow free elections in Eastern Europe.
Stalin supported state capitalist governments in Eastern Europe. Communism has no government (or classes or money).
Stalin Refused to allow free elections in eastern Europe World War 2
Stalin's objective was to have control of most/half of eastern Europe
Stalin's objective was to have control of most/half of eastern Europe