23 august: Ziua când a fost semnat Pactul Ribbentrop-Molotov, alianța împotriva democrației

On August 23, 1939, the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact was signed, marking a significant geopolitical shift that led to World War II. This non-aggression treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union included a secret protocol for dividing Eastern Europe. The pact surprised Western governments and had devastating consequences for countries like Romania and Poland. Romania, under King Carol II, faced territorial losses due to the agreement, including Bessarabia. Historians emphasize the importance of remembering this pact and its impact on democracy in Europe. The article also notes the birth of cultural figures and Romania's shift to the Allies in 1944.