Russia and Iraq establish ties (9-13-44)

[NormanStewart]

@1nt17cs152.ritvik

did the British pressure them to do so?

Pretty much. This as well:

Anglo-Soviet Treaty (5-26-42)

Twenty-Year Mutual Assistance Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics His Majesty the King of Great Britain, Ireland and British Dominions Beyond the Seas, Emperor of India, and the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: Desiring to confirm the stipulations of the agreement between His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for joint action in the war…