In the late 1960s, mao zedong established diplomatic relations with the united states since the soviet union and china were at odds. in response, the soviet union became better acquainted with america. in a paragraph of 125+ words, explain why the soviet leader would suddenly become better "friends" with the united states just because china had done so.

The Soviet leader suddenly wanted to make friends with the U.S. because the USSR never liked the idea of China being on the American’s side. They would be a tough rival to defeat. (179 characters).

Also, the Soviet Union knew that if originally China had been on its side, it made more sense to be part of a “friendship of three”. The United States did not look to the idea on the best terms because the U.S. government knew the suddenly friendly attitude from Russia was a convenience of the moment and the circumstances.