Asked by dee

The Soviets distrusted US foreign policy because they thought it aimed

to encroach on Eastern Europe.
to increase US influence and control.
to create an alliance with China.
to gain control of Cuba.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
to increase US influence and control.

Explanation: Soviet leaders viewed U.S. policies (like the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan) as efforts to expand American political, economic, and strategic influence worldwide, not just aid or contain communism.