 Given Litvinov's prior attempts to create an anti-fascist coalition, association with the doctrine of collective security with France and Britain and a pro-Western orientation by the standards of the Kremlin, his dismissal indicated the existence of a Soviet option of rapprochement with Germany.Likewise, Molotov's appointment served as a signal to Germany that the Soviet Union was open to offers.The dismissal also signaled to France and Britain the existence of a potential negotiation option with Germany.