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Soviets Chance in Congo May Be Bungled Again
In Leopoldville, the Congo, the Soviet Union faces a fragile opening to influence the Lumumba aftermath. Moscow has moved planes, trucks, and propagandists to back Lumumba’s faction, provoking a volatile clash with Mobutu and Adoula’s moderates. With Gi zenga back and Lumumba’s martyr image nurtured, the Soviets seek to install pro communist control as diplomats face accreditation hurdles and potential crackdowns.
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