Soviet pressures refer to various tactics employed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War to assert influence over other countries or regions through political, economic, or military means.
Related terms
Berlin Wall: A physical barrier constructed by East Germany during the Cold War to separate East Berlin from West Berlin as part of Soviet efforts to prevent people from fleeing communism.
Warsaw Pact: A military alliance established in 1955 between several Eastern European countries under Soviet influence as a counterbalance to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
Cuban Missile Crisis: A tense confrontation between the United States and Soviet Union in 1962 when nuclear missiles were discovered in Cuba, leading to fears of nuclear war before tensions eased through negotiations.