Soviet Russia also contended directly with Japan .
Accordingly , the Soviets dealt extensively with the Kuomintang ( KMT ) party which led the Chinese Republic , and with the KMT 's Chinese Communists allies , rivals , and eventual enemies .
Soviets   also contended directly with Japan .
Accordingly , the Soviets dealt extensively with the Kuomintang ( KMT ) party which led the Chinese Republic , and with the KMT 's Chinese Communists allies , rivals , and eventual enemies .