December 14: USSR expelled from League of Nations following pact with Germany

The League of Nations expelled the Soviet Union after branding her an aggressor in violation of treaties with Finland, the League Covenant, and the Pact of Paris. Never before had such actions been taken against a League member. The League agreed to coordinate international aid programs for the Finns.

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