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What would have been the effect on the course of the war if Stalin had allowed U. S. airbases in Siberia during 1942 or 1943?

When Japan invaded the Aleutians, the Soviets were wary of a Japanese thrust toward Siberia, despite the non-aggression treaty. Hoping to get U. S. airbases in Siberia, Roosevelt offered Stalin assistance in the event of an attack by the Japanese. But, Stalin refused. It is clear he wanted to remain neutral with Japan and concentrate Soviet forces on defeating Germany.

What if Stalin had agreed to provide U. S. airbases during 1942, as a defensive measure? Or, in 1943, after the Russian victory at Stalingrad, and the Japanese retreat from the Aleutians?
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