Why Russia was distinct from western Europe?

Answer 1

The Soviet Union's relations with Western Europe following World War II were colored heavily by Soviet relations with Eastern Europe and by the Warsaw Pact forces arrayed in Europe against NATO forces.The Soviet Union's policy toward Western Europe had five basic goals: preventing rearmament and nuclearization of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany).

Answer 2

Russia is distinct from Western Europe because of the colder climate and differences in the economies.

Answer 3

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