• DeepPoliSci [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    The USSR under Khrushchev wanted to pursue "peaceful coexistence" with the US. The stated objective was to provide the USSR an opportunity to develop its production capabilities following the genocidal Nazi war of aggression. Accusing the CIA of assassinating its own head of state in order to prevent reconciliation with Cuba & further the Vietnam War would have made "peaceful coexistence" impossible.

    If you believe the theory that Khrushchevites assassinated Stalin, then Khrushchev would also have to consider a retaliatory response from the US which legitimized that conspiracy.