TheSoviet–Estonian Non-Aggression Pact was anon-aggression pact, signed between theSoviet Union andEstonia on May 4, 1932.[1] It was ratified by Estonia on 29 July 1932 and the Soviet Union 5 August 1932, and entered into force on 18 August 1932 for the period of 3 years.[2] The pact provided the opportunity to be renounced 6 months before expiration or by either Estonia or USSR at any time without notice in the event of an act of aggression by the other party against any third state.[2] If not renounced the pact was to be prolonged each two years for indetermined period.[2] The pact was prolonged until 31 December 1945 on 4 April 1934 and was again reaffirmed on 28 September 1939.[2] However on 14th June 1940 the USSR blockaded Estonia by sea and air and occupied it on 16th. (See the article onEstonia)
The terms of the treaty were:
Article 1. Each party guarantees the borders of each other, set by theTreaty of Tartu, and must not infringe upon each other's borders.Article 2. Each party agrees not to form a coalition against one another, form an alliance against one another, or politically or economically embargo each other.
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