Which Soviet leader worked with Reagan on arms control during the late 1980s?
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Correct answer: Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet leader in 1985 and pursued reforms at home and negotiations abroad. His meetings with Reagan helped reduce Cold War tensions.
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