After World War II, Poland and Hungary became satellite states of the Soviet Union, meaning they were politically influenced and aligned with Soviet policies. Other countries, such as East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania, also fell under this classification. Thus, the correct answer to the question is option D: Poland and Hungary.
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After World War II, Poland and Hungary were among the countries that became satellite states of the Soviet Union. East Germany is also a notable satellite state, while West Germany aligned with Western powers. Other satellite states included Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania. ;