Respuesta :

Slavic and Scandinavian countries are very rich in resources, and Russia wanted to control most trade in Europe until the collapse of the Soviet Union. More trade = More power and they were still recovering after the HARD losses when the Germans' invaded Leningrad and the war.
mutesheep

i am certain that this is a question from edge.

the answer is:

the USSR needed to protect its boarders from future attacks.

i hope you have a lovely morning/evening/night :)