It has been speculated that the ussr expansion into central asia and southward was most likely to… select one:

a. gain access to natural gas.

b. meet new cultures.

c. gain access to their oil and other natural resources.

d. gain access to a warmer climate.

e. meet new and exciting peoples, and then kill them. f. have a go at conquering afghanistan. g. gain sea access to warm water ports on the indian ocean.