Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were both fascist leaders who opposed communism and socialist ideology. Joseph Stalin, as the leader of the Soviet Union, was a prominent figure in the international communist movement. Therefore, Hitler and Mussolini viewed Stalin as a potential threat to their fascist regimes. Additionally, Stalin had made several attempts to establish an alliance with Germany and Italy, but these efforts were rejected by Hitler and Mussolini. Ultimately, both leaders saw Stalin as an enemy and worked to oppose Soviet influence in Europe.
