What event led to the Soviet Union joining the side of the Allies during World War II?

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The United States successfully defeated the Soviets during Operation Barbarossa.

The United States successfully defeated the Soviets during Operation Barbarossa.

Germany broke the German-Soviet Nonagression Pact.

Germany broke the German-Soviet Nonagression Pact.

The Soviets and Italians wanted to join forces to defeat Germany.

The Soviets and Italians wanted to join forces to defeat Germany.

Japan and Germany secretly aggreed to invade the Soviet Union.

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The correct response is:

Germany broke the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact.

This event occurred when Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union, on June 22, 1941, leading the Soviets to join the Allies in their fight against the Axis powers.