I'm thinking of a more unilateral stop line brought about by concern over nuclear escalation.
Given the situation in China I think the Soviets might be willing to allow the stalemate/impasse to continue in Poland. In our own reality the Soviets let Eastern Europe go without a fight. It's likely that here they'd be willing to postpone the Polish and German question until China is dealt with.
With the fighting in Europe paused instead of roasted in nuclear hellfire, will the Soviets still nuke China? Maybe. Eventually they will reach a breaking point and need to bring about a change in the military situation.
I think the Soviets have several choices.
1. Nuclear release despite NATO's halt.
2. Counter offensive in Poland after a brief build up.
3. Offensive elsewhere such as the Balkans or stronger presence in the Middle East.
4. Negotiate an end to combat on one or both of the major theaters of war.
There is no indication that the US or any western nation has an alliance with China so a separate peace is certainly not out of the question.
Benjamin
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