When nuclear war was about to happen between America and Soviet Union, how was the threat of WW 3 averted through hotline communication?:

News Topical, Digital Desk : October 1962... The Cold War between America and Soviet Union was at its peak. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles in Cuba, which was near America. This incident created panic in the whole world. America also became active immediately. Everyone thought that now there will be a nuclear war between the two countries.

The Cuban Missile Crisis is considered the peak of the Cold War. During this period, there was a confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union for 13 days, after which hotline communication started between the two countries.

Why was hotline communication established?

Hotline communication was established between the US and the Soviet Union on 20 June 1963. Hotline communication was a direct communication link connecting Washington and Moscow.

In fact, during the Cuban missile crisis, when the world was facing the threat of a third world war, America sent a message of agreement to the Soviet Union, which took 12 hours to reach. Everyone was afraid that Russia might launch a nuclear attack on America before the message reached.

Third World War averted

Ultimately both countries decided not to go to war. One of the major reasons for the Cuban missile crisis was the lack of contact between the two countries. Learning from this, the leaders of America and the Soviet Union met in Geneva and agreed to establish a hotline between the two countries.

How did hotline communication work?

This hotline was not a phone connection, but it was a teletypeline, which ran with the help of a cable. This cable was laid in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Both countries used to send messages to each other through teletype and then these messages were translated into their own language and read. Later this teletype started running through satellite.

Increased dialogue between the two countries

The purpose of this hotline communication was to establish a dialogue between the two countries so that no misunderstandings arise and both countries can avoid the Third World War.

The US and the Soviet Union used this hotline for decades to discuss global issues, from tensions in the Middle East to conflicts. This shows that even the biggest issues can be resolved through dialogue.