What steps did Khrushchev take to end the crisis? Why was it risky?
1. Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles from Cuba in exchange for a public promise from the United States not to invade Cuba and a secret agreement to dismantle U.S. missiles in Turkey.
2. Khrushchev also agreed to establish a "hotline" communication system between the United States and the Soviet Union to prevent future crises.
3. Khrushchev's decision to withdraw the missiles was risky as it could be seen as a sign of weakness by the Soviet Union's allies and enemies. It also risked damaging his reputation as a strong leader and could have potentially led to a backlash from hardliners within the Soviet government.
4. Additionally, the secret agreement to remove U.S. missiles from Turkey could have been seen as a concession to the United States and a betrayal of Soviet allies in Eastern Europe, which could have further strained relations between the superpowers.