Soviet–Japanese Neutrality Pact

April 13, 1941 · Moscow

The Soviet Union and Japan agreed to stay neutral if either went to war with other powers. The Soviet Union broke the pact and attacked Japan in August 1945.

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Participants

Soviet Union
Japan

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Followed from: Soviet–Japanese border conflicts March 1, 1932 – September 16, 1939

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Soviet–Japanese border conflicts

Soviet–Japanese Neutrality Pact

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Fumimaro Konoe prime minister