(1st edition) Russian political situation

Probably worth pointing out that 1ed rules may contain other language that does support the “loopholes” you mentioned, these may have been tweaked during 2nd ed to correspond to the interpretation I laid out.

Ive never played 1st ed. I dont see why rus couldnt enter uk pac territories if rus dow jap.no im going to look for that faq

I understand that the language doesn’t cover the situation here, but that’s because they saw the exploit that you’re using and patched it.

You can play OOB A1+ setup without playing by the obsolete ruleset, was what I was suggesting.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.wizards.com/AvalonHill/rules/AA%2520Pacific%25201940%2520FAQ_VER1.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwiXmNrTrrLXAhVklVQKHa7cBx4QFggtMAI&usg=AOvVaw3ZrqnwtNIfw-wv4NnHCstE 

The one above is pac map.
This is euro
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://axisallies.com/rules/axis-allies-rules-europe1940-corrections-faqs.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwiXmNrTrrLXAhVklVQKHa7cBx4QFghGMAY&usg=AOvVaw1APt4SY2na7cK0hYeayk39 
Neither faq seems to address your issue and i never played it. I would double check the political situation area. Thats where its at in 2nd ed

The Political Situation

Germany. At war with France, UK, and ANZAC. May declare war on USA, the Soviet Union, or China per the standard rules. Declaring war on one nation does not affect the status with the two.

Soviet Union. Not at war. May not declare war on an Axis power in Europe until turn four unless an Axis power declares war first. May declare war on Japan (the rule book indicates the game setting is before the non-agression pact, which was signed in 1941). When not at war with Japan, may not move units into China.

So with your original questions
Russia still neutral on euro map. Cant take any neutral territories on euro map until at war with italy&/or germany.

Version 2 says that in order to get any USSR NO, you have to be at war with Germany or Italy. Declaring war on Japan just allows non combat into China. Bob pointing out this is true for version 1.

@Caesar:

Version 2 says that in order to get any USSR NO, you have to be at war with Germany or Italy. Declaring war on Japan just allows non combat into China. Bob pointing out this is true for version 1.

You could also ncm into pac map allies…not just china

If USSR managed to move units into India or FIC, I would be questioning USSR and wondering how Japan allowed that.

That creates all new possibilities, awesome point.

I’ve taken those eastern USSR units into China before just to keep the Chinese in the game and it forces Japan to counter it.

Unfortunately, no. If rus is not at war with ger or italy, rus can not have any land or air units in another players territory on euro map. Rus ships (including planes on aircraft carrier)  may share seazone with with anyplayer while neutral.

I posted the first edition FAQs earlier in this thread. Please take the time to read them.

No problem. I dont own it and havent played it. I did take the time to post the links (found them in my travels) and read them…to help you AND others that may be asking similar questions.

I’m happy to have been of service.