Soviet troops invade Hungary – archive, 1956

On November 5, 1956, Soviet forces invaded Budapest, demanding the surrender of Imre Nagy's government. By noon, the Hungarian resistance was largely crushed, with reports of a new government led by János Kádár. Nagy, who had sought to restore democracy, was arrested after broadcasting appeals for help. International reactions included President Eisenhower's urgent message to the Soviet Premier, calling for troop withdrawal. Protests erupted across Western nations, expressing solidarity with Hungary, while Yugoslavia's response highlighted concerns over reactionary elements in the rebellion. The situation in Hungary raised fears of increased tensions between East and West.