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In 1958, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev demanded the withdrawal of Western forces from West Berlin and sought to make the city a free, demilitarized zone. This demand intensified Cold War tensions, as it challenged the Western powers' presence in Berlin. Khrushchev's ultimatum was part of a broader strategy to assert Soviet influence in Europe and pressure the United States and its allies. Ultimately, the situation contributed to the Berlin Crisis of 1958-1961.

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