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What role did the Soviet Union play in the Vietnam war?
What did the Soviet Union hope to gain by supporting North Vietnam in the war?
The Soviet Union's primary objective was to extend its influence and establish a foothold in Southeast Asia. They saw the Vietnam War as an opportunity to challenge American dominance in the region and weaken the United States' position in the broader global context. The Soviet Union also hoped to spread communism throughout Asia and believed that North Vietnam was its best chance of achieving that goal.