The United States initially hesitated to recognize the Soviet Union but later opened diplomatic relations during World War II to counter common enemies, culminating in the Cold War.
The United States responded to the success of the Russian Revolution by refusing to recognize the Soviet Union until 1933 due to past disagreements and anti-Communist sentiments. Despite initial hesitations, diplomatic and trade relations were opened with the Soviet Union during World War II to counter common adversaries such as Japan and Germany. However, tensions escalated post-war, leading to the onset of the Cold War.
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