In 1961, Khrushchev escalated tensions over Berlin by:

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Khrushchev escalated tensions over Berlin by erecting the Berlin Wall, a physical barrier that separated East and West Berlin, and symbolized the division of the entire city. The wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West, which was perceived as a threat to the Soviet system. It was a provocative action that increased tensions between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War.

In 1961, Khrushchev Escalated Tensions Over Berlin By