The Cold War, 1945–1991 · THE MAP IN DEC 1991

Map of Europe in December 1991

After the flags · Cold War

Europe in December 1991: After the flags. Since November 1989, 24 territories changed status on this map: including Russia (RSFSR), Ukraine, Belarus and 21 more.

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Map of Europe in December 1991 (Cold War): After the flags. Colours show NATO & core Western allies, In upheaval / changing sides, US-aligned states. — DEC 1991 · THE COLD WAR, 1945–1991

What changes on the map

Russia (RSFSR)	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Ukraine	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Belarus	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Estonia	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Latvia	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Lithuania	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Moldova	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Georgia	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Armenia	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Azerbaijan	USSR & Warsaw Pact → Non-aligned & neutral
Poland	In upheaval / changing sides → Non-aligned & neutral
Hungary	In upheaval / changing sides → Non-aligned & neutral
Romania	In upheaval / changing sides → Non-aligned & neutral
Bulgaria	In upheaval / changing sides → Non-aligned & neutral
Czech lands	In upheaval / changing sides → Non-aligned & neutral
Slovakia	In upheaval / changing sides → Non-aligned & neutral
Serbia	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
Croatia	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
Slovenia	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
Montenegro	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
North Macedonia	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
Kosovo	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → In upheaval / changing sides
Albania	Communist, outside Moscow’s bloc → Non-aligned & neutral

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