The Estonian government decided to give in to the Soviet pressure and on September 28, the Pact of Mutual Assistance, which is commonly know as the Treaty of Bases, was signed.
Eesti riigijuhid otsustasid siiski Nõukogude survele järgi anda ning 28. septembril sõlmiti vastastikkuse abistamise leping, mis üldiselt on tuntud baasidelepinguna.