Why was the Alignment of Cuba to the Soviet Union important?

With Cuba's proximity to the United States, Castro and his regime became an important Cold War ally for the Soviets. The relationship was, for the most part, an economic one, with the Soviet Union providing military, economic and political assistance to Cuba.

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Explanation:With Cuba's proximity to the United States, Castro and his regime became an important Cold War ally for the Soviets. The relationship was, for the most part, an economic one, with the Soviet Union providing military, economic and political assistance to Cuba

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