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What major treaty ended the Cold War tensions between superpowers?
Answer
Malta Summit agreements
The Malta Summit (1989) and subsequent agreements between the US and Soviet Union are considered symbolic ends to Cold War tensions.
💡 Did you know?
The Malta Summit took place aboard Soviet and American warships meeting at sea, symbolizing the end of confrontation.
Other options people guess
- Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
- Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
- Helsinki Accords
Topics
- Cold War
- Malta
- superpower
- diplomacy
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