Soviet–Estonian Non-Aggression Pact

The Soviet–Estonian Non-Aggression Pact was a non-aggression pact, signed between the Soviet Union and Estonia 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 on Estonia)

The terms of the treaty were:

Article 1. Each party guarantees the borders of each other, set by the

Treaty 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.

References

^ League of Nations Treaty Series, Vol. CXXXI, 1932, pp. 297-307.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Slusser, Robert M.; Triska, Jan F. (1959). A Calendar of Soviet Treaties 1917-1957. Stanford: Stanford University Press. p. 82.

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[1] League of Nations Treaty Series, Vol. CXXXI, 1932, pp. 297-307.

[Slusser&Triska-2] Slusser, Robert M.; Triska, Jan F. (1959). A Calendar of Soviet Treaties 1917-1957. Stanford: Stanford University Press. p. 82.

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