How did the Soviet Union respond to the anti-Soviet policies of the United States?

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The Soviet Union responded to the anti-Soviet policies of the United States by believing that the U.S. was intent on global domination, leading them to pursue absolute control of Eastern Europe. This resulted in the Soviet Union establishing communist governments in Eastern European countries and creating the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance to counteract NATO. This response was known as the Soviet policy of containment.

How Did the Soviet Union Respond to the Anti-Soviet Policies