What might be the most controversial agreement at Yalta?

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Alan P.
Oct 13, 2016

Possibly the most controversial agreement was the granting of significant influence within South-East Asia to Russia (in return for Russia's aid against Japan)

Explanation:

The Yalta Conference in 1945 recognized that Russia would have influence over Eastern Europe; however, this is probably not much more than an acknowledgement of the existing situation.

The Pacific War was more problematic. Fearing a prolonged war with Japan, Churchill and Roosevelt promised Stalin major controlling powers in Manchuria and South-East Asia.

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