However, the Soviet leadership had to deal with increased internal unrest.

The early 1980s saw a series of turnovers in the Soviet leadership.

Not all reforms were supported by the Soviet leadership, however.

Of course, the new Soviet leadership could have continued in the old ways.

The Soviet leadership has not given up its long-term goal of world domination.

The Soviet leadership claimed the overall result as a victory.

Soviet leadership again turned to the West seeking technical assistance.

"The new Soviet leadership could not have changed the situation alone."

In the late 1940's, the Soviet leadership believed war between the two social systems was inevitable.

I think that deputies should back up the Soviet leadership in this.