Who was the Soviet leader during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Correct answer: Nikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev led the Soviet Union during the crisis. He had approved the placement of missiles in Cuba partly to strengthen Soviet strategic power and protect Castro's government.
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