Why did Japan refuse to invade the USSR during World War II? (VIDEO) Gateway to Russia Feb 17 2026 History

https://www.gw2ru.com/history/245076-why-did-japan-refuse-to-invade-the-ussr-during-world-war-ii-video Tokyo was closely monitoring events on the Eastern Front. However, it was entirely up to the Japanese leadership on whether or not Japanese troops would cross the Soviet border.