Why was Stalin so desperate for the allies to open a second front?

Stalin was desperate for the Allies to open a second front during World War II because the Soviet Union was bearing the brunt of the Nazi invasion on the Eastern Front, suffering immense casualties and destruction. A second front in Western Europe would relieve pressure on Soviet forces by diverting German resources and attention, thus aiding the Soviet war effort. Additionally, Stalin sought to secure a stronger position in post-war negotiations and increase the Soviet Union's influence in Europe by demonstrating its role in defeating Nazism alongside the Allies.