Which Soviet leader's stroke in 1975 positioned Gromyko for influence?
Nikita Khrushchev
Leonid Brezhnev
Yuri Andropov
Mikhail Gorbachev
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Leonid Brezhnev's stroke in 1975 was a critical event that shifted power dynamics within the Soviet leadership. It paved the way for Andrei Gromyko, the Foreign Minister, to gain significant influence. While Brezhnev remained in office, his health issues affected his decision-making abilities, and Gromyko became a key figure in shaping foreign policy and influencing crucial decisions during this period.
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