What was Reagan's strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union?

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restrict all communications with the leader of the Soviet Union

restrict all communications with the leader of the Soviet Union

end the Cold War and start a nuclear war with the Soviet Union

end the Cold War and start a nuclear war with the Soviet Union

speak out on the dangers of Russian communism while preaching the virtues of democracy

speak out on the dangers of Russian communism while preaching the virtues of democracy

help the Eastern Bloc rise up against the Soviet Union

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Ronald Reagan's strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union primarily involved speaking out on the dangers of Russian communism while preaching the virtues of democracy. He employed a combination of military buildup, diplomatic engagement, and ideological opposition to undermine the Soviet regime, ultimately aiming to contain communism and promote democratic values. Reagan also initiated arms reduction talks, such as the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START), and sought to support dissident movements in Eastern Europe, contributing to the eventual end of the Cold War.