Soviet Suslov strengthens grip amid Khrushchev succession
The veteran Marxist Suslov emerges as a key power in the Soviet hierarchy, taking over many duties from Kozlov and guiding Kremlin policy. Observers say his diplomacy with China and stance toward Khrushchev shape day to day strategy, including easing East West tensions. Suslov’s travels and influence trace a shift in Moscow’s approach to international communism.