Brezhnev of the Soviet Union

Answer:

LEONID

Hint:

This Soviet leader succeeded Khrushchev in 1964 and lent his name to a doctrine justifying military intervention in socialist states.

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward definition where "Brezhnev of the Soviet Union" refers to the full name of Leonid Brezhnev, the Soviet leader from 1964 to 1982. The answer is simply his first name, "LEONID," which fits the crossword’s letter count. No wordplay or tricks here—just a direct reference to a well-known historical figure.

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