Question

What was the main goal of the Soviet Union after World War II?

Answer 1

After World War II, the Soviet Union had one main goal; to establish a "buffer zone" between the Soviet Union and Germany.

Answer 2

After World War II, the Soviet Union had occupied much of Eastern Europe, including Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and East Germany. Stalin had two main goals in doing this: 1) Establish a "buffer zone" between the Soviet Union and Germany.