What does the following excerpt most likely mean?

“should one of the high contracting parties become the object of belligerent action by a third power, the other high contracting party shall in no manner lend its support to this third power.”

-if germany or the soviet union is invaded by another nation, the other country must invade the aggressor.

-if germany or the soviet union is invaded by another nation, the pact is invalid.

-if germany or the soviet union is invaded by another nation, neither country should offer support to the aggressor.

-if germany or the soviet union is invaded by great britain or france, then war must be declared by germany and the soviet union.

If Germany or the Soviet Union is invaded by Great Britain or France, then war must be declared by Germany and the Soviet Union.

Option D

Explanation:

During August 23rd, 1939 a Treaty on Non-aggression was formed between Germany and the Soviet Union. They were the two nations once in relationship of victor and then they both became defeated powers. The government of Germany and USSR framed Articles for peace treaty.  

In Article II it says that Germany or the Soviet Union if invaded by another nation, the two countries are not supposed to lend a helping hand towards the aggressor. The treaty was for a tenure of ten years. It was a very confidential business between the two countries.  

according to romans 13: 1-7, 1st peter 2: 12-14, and 1 timothy 2: 1-4, christians as citizens have specific responsibilities to a nation that gives liberties to its people. christians are obliged to live as good citizens by submitting to the human government. honor, or respect, is due to men in the high governmental station. a christian should reflect such respect not to gain some favor but because it is god’s will. peter 2: 14 notes that the purpose of the human government is to promote peace and justice in society. to submit to human government, peter includes three elements; obedience, respect, and good deeds.