The role of Soviet diplomacy in maintaining the communication channel between Moscow and London at the beginning of the Second World War. 1939-1941.
Abstract
ABSTRACT In the historiography of the initial stage of the Second World War, the Soviet-British relations of 1939-1941 are often viewed through the prism of ideological confrontation and geopolitical rivalry. However, in this article, the author suggests rethinking the importance of Soviet diplomacy in maintaining a communication channel between Moscow and London in conditions of high tension between the two countries. The analysis of archival materials makes it possible to identify previously underestimated aspects of the activities of Soviet diplomatic circles aimed at preserving the possibility for future cooperation, despite tactical differences and strategic contradictions, which ultimately contributed to the formation of the Anti-Hitler Coalition and the victory over fascism.
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Karaseva A. The role of Soviet diplomacy in maintaining the communication channel between Moscow and London at the beginning of the Second World War. 1939-1941. International Aspect. 2025;6(1):16-26.
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