Moscow Armistice
Finnish history
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The Moscow Armistice, signed on September 19, 1944, effectively ended the "War of Continuation" between Finland and the Soviet Union during World War II. This agreement required Finland to recognize the 1940 Treaty of Moscow and ensure the evacuation of all German forces from its territory. Finland also pledged to cede Petsamo, lease an area near Porkkala for 50 years, and pay $300 million in war reparations. The final peace treaty, signed in Paris on February 10, 1947, reiterated these armistice conditions.123
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