The Soviet Union's use of troops to suppress an uprising in Hungary in 1956 showed that Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev .
A) intended to maintain control of Eastern Europe
B) was unlikely to initiate a nuclear strike in Eastern Europe
C) planned to extend the reach of the Soviet Union into Western Europe
D) would disregard all international treaties meant to preserve peace in Europe

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The suppression of the Hungarian uprising by Soviet troops under Khrushchev's orders was a clear indication of the Soviet Union's intent to maintain its control over Eastern Europe, ensuring that the countries within its sphere of influence remained aligned with Soviet policies and communism.

The Soviet Union's Use of Troops to Suppress an Uprising