Crisis Eases: Wary US Awaits Missile Removal Ext. United Nations. The curtain goes up at the United Nations on what the world hopes is the final act in the drama that was the Cuban crisis. U Thant confers with the US and Soviet representatives before flying to Cuba to arrange for the dismantling of the Russian missile bases. Then, it is hoped, the final curtain will fall. Two photographers with cameras. Russian foreign minister walks through revolving glass doors. Three photographers and a reporter with note pad.