 Speculation grew stronger when Soviet negotiators referred to its content during negotiations for military bases in those countries (see occupation of the Baltic States).The day after the pact was signed, the French and British military negotiation delegation urgently requested a meeting with Soviet military negotiator Kliment Voroshilov.On 25 August, Voroshilov told them that "in view of the changed political situation, no useful purpose can be served in continuing the conversation".