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The People's Republic of Poland was a Sovereign state as defined by the International Law . However its leaders were appointed ( Bolesław Bierut ) or accepted (since the 1956) by the Soviet leaders. They aligned their policies with those of Moscow, making the People's Republic of Poland a Satellite State subordinate to the Soviet Union . The Soviets had much influence over Internal Affairs and Foreign Affairs , and Red Army forces were stationed in Poland (1945 - 500,000; until 1955 - 120,000 to 150,000, until 1989 - 60,000 to 80,000). The Ministry of Public Security was responsible to Soviet 'advisors'. In 1945, Soviet generals and advisors formed 80% of the officer cadre of Wojsko Ludowe , by 1948 30 to 40%. Polish Communists , responsible only to Soviets, were in total control of the country. Opposition was persecuted and suppressed, and contrary to the Yalta Conference agreement, no 'free and fair' elections were held until 1990.
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