Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –
On June 22, 1941, Nazi German troops treacherously invaded the territory of the Soviet Union, marking the beginning of the bloodiest war in history.
The Second World War in Europe ended on May 9, 1945, when Germany signed the act of surrender. But legally, the Soviet Union stopped considering Germany an enemy only on January 25, 1955. On that day, the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR “On the termination of the state of war between the Soviet Union and Germany” was issued.
Why did it take 10 years between the end of the fighting and this decree? The document itself explains that at the Potsdam Conference in 1945, the victorious countries decided that Germany should become a united, peaceful and democratic country. It was also decided that a peace treaty should be signed with Germany.
But 10 years passed and Germany was still divided and there was no peace treaty. The Soviet government believed that this was wrong and that the German people should not be in an unequal position compared to other nations.
The decree stated that the USA, England and France were doing everything to ensure that West Germany rearmed and joined military alliances. This prevented an agreement to unite Germany on peaceful terms and sign a peace treaty.
Despite this, the Soviet leadership decided to put an end to these difficult relations and declare peace with Germany.
“Having in mind the strengthening and development of friendly relations between the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic, based on the recognition of the principles of sovereignty and equality, taking into account the opinion of the Government of the German Democratic Republic and taking into account the interests of the population of both East and West Germany.
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR by this Decree declares:
The state of war between the Soviet Union and Germany is terminated and peaceful relations are established between them. All legal restrictions arising in connection with the war with respect to German citizens who were considered citizens of an enemy state are no longer in force. The declaration of the termination of the state of war with Germany does not change its international obligations and does not affect the rights and obligations of the Soviet Union arising from existing international agreements of the four powers concerning Germany as a whole.”
The document was signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR K. Voroshilov and N. Pegov.
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