"It takes two to make a war, but only one to make peace."
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About Andrei A. Gromyko
Andrei A. Gromyko, born in 1909, was a prominent Soviet statesman and diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union for almost three decades, from 1957 to 1985. Gromyko was known for his role in shaping Soviet foreign policy during the Cold War era, engaging in key negotiations with world powers. He played a significant role in events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), earning him the nickname 'Mr. Nyet' due to his frequent use of veto power at the UN Security Council.
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