Why did the Soviet Union wish to gain liberated countries

Last updated: 1/28/2023

Why did the Soviet Union wish to gain liberated countries along their western border as communist satellite states These regions had large amounts of oil and metal depostis which would aid the Soviets in rebuilding from the war It was intended as a strategic placement of offensive Soviet military forces O They wanted these areas to act as a buffer zone between the Soviet Union and future western European invasions To help accrue a larger number of communist soldiers