What was nazi-soviet non aggression immediate impact?

The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, signed in August 1939, had an immediate impact by allowing Germany to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention, leading to the outbreak of World War II. It also facilitated the division of Eastern Europe between the two powers, with the secret protocol of the pact outlining spheres of influence. This agreement significantly altered the strategic landscape of Europe, emboldening Hitler's aggression while providing the USSR time to strengthen its military. Ultimately, it delayed confrontation between the two regimes until Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.