Throughout his career, the outgoing,
charismatic leader strove
to pass significant reforms.
Throughout his career, the outgoing,
charismatic leader strove
to pass significant reforms.
I began these reforms and my guiding
stars were freedom and democracy,
without bloodshed.
So the people would
cease to be a herd led by a shepherd.
They would become citizens, Mikhail Gorbachev, 2019 interview, via CNN.
I began these reforms and my guiding
stars were freedom and democracy,
without bloodshed.
So the people would
cease to be a herd led by a shepherd.
They would become citizens, Mikhail Gorbachev, 2019 interview, via CNN.
In a CNN interview in 2019, Gorbachev stressed the importance of the United States and Russia , avoiding a “New Cold War.”.
This might turn out to be a hot war
that could mean the destruction of our
entire civilization.
This must not be allowed, Mikhail Gorbachev, 2019 interview, via CNN.
This might turn out to be a hot war
that could mean the destruction of our
entire civilization.
This must not be allowed, Mikhail Gorbachev, 2019 interview, via CNN.
When asked about the end of the 1987 treaty
he signed with Reagan, Gorbachev expressed
hope for arms control agreements to be revived.
When asked about the end of the 1987 treaty
he signed with Reagan, Gorbachev expressed
hope for arms control agreements to be revived.
All the agreements that are there
are preserved and not destroyed.
But these are the first steps towards
destruction of [that which] must
not be destroyed in any case, Mikhail Gorbachev, 2019 interview, via CNN
Russian authorities reported that at least eight people were injured in Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod. The assaults occurred as the nation commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the Belgorod region disclosed on Telegram, "The city of Belgorod and the Belgorod district faced an air attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, resulting in direct hits on residential apartment buildings and vehicles." He further stated, "Preliminary reports indicate eight casualties, including seven adults and one child." In response to the heightened tensions, Belgorod, along with other Russian regions bordering Ukraine, has scrapped its military parade and other Victory Day celebrations.
#UkraineAttack #BelgorodMissile #VictoryDayViolence #PutinResponse #DronesDeployed #RussianRetaliation #MissileStrike #BelgorodUnderAttack #UkraineConflict #MoscowAlert #WarTensions #PutinReact #MilitaryEscalation #UkrainianAggression #RussiaResponds
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This Day in History: , Nuclear Disaster
at Chernobyl.
April 26, 1986.
The disaster at Chernobyl, located about 65 miles from Kiev in the former Soviet Union, is the worst nuclear power plant accident to date.
50 tons of radioactive material was released into the atmosphere after an explosion of the Number 4 reactor, caused by an engineering experiment.
The 30,000 residents of
the nearby community of
Pripyat were evacuated the next day.
The Soviet government
attempted a cover-up.
But two days after the disaster, radiation levels
800 miles away in Sweden were detected at
40% higher than the normal level.
32 people were initially
killed in the Chernobyl plant.
5,000 Soviets eventually died
from radiation-induced illnesses.
Millions of acres of forest
and farmland across Northern
and Eastern Europe were contaminated.
The former residents of
Pripyat have never returned
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, urges India to reconsider its ties with Russia, citing a fading Soviet legacy. Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine and growing Chinese-Russian relations, Kuleba emphasizes India's security interests. Despite historic alliances, Ukraine seeks India's support, highlighting potential partnerships in trade and technology.
#Ukraine #UkraineIndia #IndiaRussia #DmytroKuleba #Kuleba #Zelensky #RussiaUkraine #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The terror attack at the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow's northern Krasnogorsk suburb, has claimed the lives of more than 60 people and wounded over 100. Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the horrific attack in Russia, which involved gunfire and a grenade explosion. This terror attack came days after Russian President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on the country in a highly orchestrated electoral landslide. The incident took place just before Soviet-era rock group "Picnic" was to perform at the Crocus City Hall. Video footage of the horrific attack is being shared on social media, in which people can be seen screaming and running amok in a bid to save their lives. In another video, flames and black smoke could be seen rising from the hall. Several world leaders have condemned the terrible incident in Moscow.
#MoscowAttack #Terrorism #CrocusCityHallAttack #CrocusCityAttack #MoscowTerrorAttack #ConcertHallAttack #Russia #SecurityThreat #GlobalResponse #PrayForMoscow #Solidarity #Peace #TerrorAttack #InternationalCommunity #Safety #Condolences #Support #SecurityMeasures #Unity #Peacekeeping #GlobalConcern #MoscowConcert #StandTogether
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Putin and Xi Announce Plans , to Strengthen Partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived
in Beijing on May 16 for a two-day visit with
Chinese President Xi Jinping, 'The Guardian' reports. .
In a May 15 interview with China's
state-run news agency, Xinhua, .
Putin referenced the "unprecedented level of strategic partnership between our countries" as the reason for his first foreign trip since beginning his fifth term as Russia's president. .
The two leaders signed a joint statement on May 16 declaring a "new era" of partnership.
The China-Russia relationship today
is hard-earned, and the two sides
need to cherish and nurture it, Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin, via Reuters.
China is willing to ... jointly achieve
the development and rejuvenation
of our respective countries, and
work together to uphold fairness
and justice in the world, Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin, via Reuters.
The joint statement also
criticized the United States.
The United States still thinks in terms
of the Cold War and is guided by the
logic of bloc confrontation... , Via joint statement.
... putting the security of
'narrow groups' above regional security
and stability, which creates a security
threat for all countries in the region, Via joint statement.
The U.S. must abandon this behavior, Via joint statement.
After attending a concert on May 16, Putin and Xi will go for a walk in the park to talk and then have tea and dinner with other Russian delegates.
The following day, the two men will visit Harbin, once called "Little Moscow," to pay tribute to the city's Russian influence
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US Intelligence Confirms , IS Involvement With Deadly , Moscow Concert Attack.
On March 22, an attack on Russia's
Crocus City Hall concert venue
killed at least 137 people. .
Associated Press reports that an affiliate of the Islamic
State has claimed responsibility for the attack, which
was the deadliest to occur on Russian soil in years.
Four suspects were arrested on March 23,
with seven other detained on suspicion of
having some involvement with the attack. .
Four suspects were arrested on March 23,
with seven other detained on suspicion of
having some involvement with the attack. .
In an address to the nation, Russian President
Vladimir Putin looked to tie the attack
to Ukraine, claiming that assailants
were captured while fleeing to Kyiv. .
In an address to the nation, Russian President
Vladimir Putin looked to tie the attack
to Ukraine, claiming that assailants
were captured while fleeing to Kyiv. .
On March 24, events at cultural institutions
across Russia were canceled and
flags were lowered to half-staff. .
On March 24, events at cultural institutions
across Russia were canceled and
flags were lowered to half-staff. .
State news agencyy RIA Novosti
announced that television and
advertising had also been suspended.
Rescue workers continue to search for the
site of the attack, while the death toll rises as
more bodies are found in the damaged building. .
Moscow's Department of Health said on March 24
that the process of identifying the bodies of victims
by DNA testing would take at least two weeks.
AP reports that United States intelligence
officials confirmed the Islamic State (IS)
affiliate's responsibility for the attack, while
refuting Putin's claim that it was tied to Ukraine.
AP reports that United States intelligence
officials confirmed the Islamic State (IS)
affiliate's responsibility for the attack, while
refuting Putin's claim that it was tied to Ukraine.
ISIS bears sole responsibility
for this attack. There was no
Ukrainian involvement whatsoever, Adrienne Watson, National Security
Council spokeswoman, via Associated Press.
ISIS bears sole responsibility
for this attack. There was no
Ukrainian involvement whatsoever, Adrienne Watson, National Security
Council spokeswoman, via Associated Press
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Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, died Tuesday...