Was Stalin correct to invade the Kuriles even though the Japanese had surrendere

Question: Was Stalin correct to invade the Kuriles even though the Japanese had surrendered in August '45!?
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No, he was only looking to expand the teritorial reach of the soviet union!. He only declared war on Japan three days before it surrendered!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Was Stalin "correct"!? What does "correct" mean in this instance!? It was an effective geo-political move from the standpoint of Soviet expansion!. Does that make it correct!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, he was not correct!. It was just a land grab from a defeated enemy!.Www@QuestionHome@Com