The impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 on U.S.-Soviet relations was profound and multifaceted. This tense standoff, sparked by the Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba, brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. It marked a turning point in the Cold War, leading both superpowers to acknowledge the dangers of direct confrontation. In the aftermath, the U.S. and the Soviet Union established a direct communication line (the "hotline") to reduce the risk of misunderstandings. The crisis ultimately encouraged both nations to engage in arms control negotiations, resulting in treaties aimed at curbing nuclear weapons proliferation.