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Which country was Angola's political ally during dos Santos's presidency?

  • United States

  • Soviet Union

  • United Kingdom

  • China

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Angola aligned with the Soviet Union during José Eduardo dos Santos' presidency, predominantly between 1979 and 1991. The support from the Soviet Union was primarily driven by the ideological alignment between the Marxist-Leninist People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by dos Santos, and the communist Soviet government. This alliance manifested through military aid, economic support, and diplomatic backing from the Eastern Bloc.
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