The Soviets occupied the Porkkala Naval Base in Finland starting in WWII until 1956, when they withdrew. Why? - Quora
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SOVIET RETURNS BASE TO FINLAND; Occupation of Porkkala Area as Naval Station Ends--7 Helsinki Ministers Quit Finnish Soldiers Enter Area - The New York Times
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