How did the Soviet Union respond to the U.S. condemnation of Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait?

How did the Soviet Union respond to the U.S. condemnation of Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait?

• A. It criticized the United States for meddling in international affairs.
• B. It joined in condemning Hussein and cut off arms shipments to Iraq.
• C. The U.S.S.R. withdrew from the UN Security Council.
• D. The U.S.S.R. began shipping arms to Hussein.

Answer: (B)

The situation tests how the Soviet Union handled aggression and international norms in the post–Cold War era. The USSR condemned Saddam’s invasion of Kuwait and supported international sanctions, signaling alignment with global efforts to deter aggression. At the same time, it stopped arms shipments to Iraq to lessen support for the aggressor. This combination shows a shift toward cooperating with Western-led responses rather than backing Saddam. The other options don’t fit because the Soviet stance wasn’t to attack the U.S. for meddling, it didn’t leave the UN Security Council, and it did not resume arming Iraq.

The situation tests how the Soviet Union handled aggression and international norms in the post–Cold War era. The USSR condemned Saddam’s invasion of Kuwait and supported international sanctions, signaling alignment with global efforts to deter aggression. At the same time, it stopped arms shipments to Iraq to lessen support for the aggressor. This combination shows a shift toward cooperating with Western-led responses rather than backing Saddam. The other options don’t fit because the Soviet stance wasn’t to attack the U.S. for meddling, it didn’t leave the UN Security Council, and it did not resume arming Iraq.