Soviet Influence in Europe

Since the rise to power of the, the nation has been working towards closer relations with Russia. Although the leader remains in office, ministers are chosen for their allegiance to Russia, and a large part of the nation's sovereignty has been surrendered. Soviet officials state that the nation is merely seeking protection as a response to Europe becoming increasingly unsafe for smaller nations. Russia also reiterated that they were willing to extend such "protection" to any state that felt threatened by neighboring countries.