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The Soviet Union played a crucial role in the punishment of German war criminals, both through the Nuremberg Trials and through its own national trials. The Soviet Union suffered significantly during World War II, with estimates suggesting over 20 million Soviet citizens lost their lives. As such, the USSR had a vested interest in ensuring that those responsible for the atrocities committed on its soil were brought to justice.