The Soviets accepted that dividing line, even though their attempt to obtain a corresponding northern Japan occupation zone on the island of Hokkaido was rejected by Washington." – Edward A. Olsen.
Soviet menyetujui garis pemisah tersebut, meskipun usaha mereka untuk mendapatkan zona pendudukan Jepang bagian utara di pulau Hokkaido ditolak oleh Washington." – Edward A. Olsen.