What is the imporyance of satellite states during cold war

Importance of satellite states during cold war :

The Cold War was the struggle between "two world superpowers", the "USA and the USSR". It started in 1947 and lasted until the dissemination of the "Soviet Union on December 26, 1991".

The main goal for the creation of satellite states in Eastern Europe was the need for security. The Soviet Union was the only country in the world and it is believed that "Western countries" were bent on destroying it. These satellite states gave elasticity between themselves. They gained a huge territory for trading purpose. They have been enriched with power and theory strengthened communism.