Expressing his condolences to his family, the Russian president said in a statement: “He led our country through a period of complex, dramatic changes, large-scale foreign policy, economic and social challenges. “He deeply understood that reforms were necessary, he tried to offer his own solutions to urgent problems.” Putin offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ as world mourns ‘man who changed history’ – latest updates Mr Putin also noted the “great humanitarian, philanthropic, educational activities” carried out by Mr Gorbachev in recent years. One of the most important figures of the 20th century, he was known for ending the Cold War without blood, but failed to prevent the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. A Kremlin spokesman separately described Mr Gorbachev as “a unique person … who will forever remain in the history of our country”.
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However, he added that his “romanticism” about the West is not justified. Mr Gorbachev’s death was announced on Tuesday after a long illness. The 91-year-old was being treated at the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev ‘Rare leader’ who helped create a ‘safer world’ His death sparked tributes from leaders around the world, including US President Joe Biden and outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Mr Biden praised Mr Gorbachev’s achievements in believing “in a better world” and dramatically reducing the chances of a third world war. “As leader of the USSR, he worked with President Reagan to reduce the nuclear arsenals of our two countries, to the relief of people around the world who were praying for an end to the nuclear arms race,” he said in a statement. “These were the actions of a rare leader. One with the imagination to see that a different future was possible and the courage to risk his entire career to achieve it. “The result has been a safer world and greater freedom for millions of people.” Read more: The villager who changed the course of history How Mikhail Gorbachev befriended UK leaders Image: The late US President Ronald Reagan (R) and Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 What did Gorbachev achieve? Mr. Gorbachev forged arms reduction agreements with the US and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had separated Europe since World War II. It led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. His efforts won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. When Mr Gorbachev became general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party in 1985, he set out to revitalize the communist system and forge a new union based on a more equal partnership between the 15 republics of the USSR. But within six years, both communism and the union collapsed. He attempted political and economic reforms simultaneously and on an overly ambitious scale, unleashing forces he could not control. As pro-democracy protests swept communist Eastern Europe in 1989, he refrained from using violence – unlike predecessors who had deployed tanks to crush uprisings in Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968. However, the protests fueled aspirations for autonomy in the republics, and the last Soviet leader failed to anticipate the strength of nationalist sentiment. Pictured: Mikhail Gorbachev, left, and East German state and Communist Party leader Erich Honecker in 1987 PM opposes ‘Putin’s aggression’ In his tribute to Mr Gorbachev, Boris Johnson said he was “sorry to hear” of his death. In a tweet, he wrote that he “always admired the courage and integrity he displayed to bring the Cold War to a peaceful conclusion.” “In a time of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, his tireless commitment to opening up Soviet society remains an example for us all,” he said. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev But many Russians never forgave Mr Gorbachev for the turmoil his reforms unleashed, seeing the resulting plunge in their living standards as too high a price to pay for democracy. Later in life, he said that he had not considered using widespread violence to try to keep the USSR together because he feared chaos in a nuclear nation. “The country was loaded to the brim with weapons. And it would have immediately pushed the country into a civil war,” he said.
title: “Mikhail Gorbachev Had A Tremendous Impact On The Course Of World History Says Vladimir Putin In Tribute Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-25” author: “Sara Irving”
Expressing his condolences to his family, the Russian president said in a statement: “He led our country through a period of complex, dramatic changes, large-scale foreign policy, economic and social challenges. “He deeply understood that reforms were necessary, he tried to offer his own solutions to urgent problems.” Putin offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ as world mourns ‘man who changed history’ – latest updates Mr Putin also noted the “great humanitarian, philanthropic, educational activities” carried out by Mr Gorbachev in recent years. One of the most important figures of the 20th century, he was known for ending the Cold War without blood, but failed to prevent the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. A Kremlin spokesman separately described Mr Gorbachev as “a unique person … who will forever remain in the history of our country”.
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However, he added that his “romanticism” about the West is not justified. Mr Gorbachev’s death was announced on Tuesday after a long illness. The 91-year-old was being treated at the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev ‘Rare leader’ who helped create a ‘safer world’ His death sparked tributes from leaders around the world, including US President Joe Biden and outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Mr Biden praised Mr Gorbachev’s achievements in believing “in a better world” and dramatically reducing the chances of a third world war. “As leader of the USSR, he worked with President Reagan to reduce the nuclear arsenals of our two countries, to the relief of people around the world who were praying for an end to the nuclear arms race,” he said in a statement. “These were the actions of a rare leader. One with the imagination to see that a different future was possible and the courage to risk his entire career to achieve it. “The result has been a safer world and greater freedom for millions of people.” Read more: The villager who changed the course of history How Mikhail Gorbachev befriended UK leaders Image: The late US President Ronald Reagan (R) and Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 What did Gorbachev achieve? Mr. Gorbachev forged arms reduction agreements with the US and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had separated Europe since World War II. It led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. His efforts won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. When Mr Gorbachev became general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party in 1985, he set out to revitalize the communist system and forge a new union based on a more equal partnership between the 15 republics of the USSR. But within six years, both communism and the union collapsed. He attempted political and economic reforms simultaneously and on an overly ambitious scale, unleashing forces he could not control. As pro-democracy protests swept communist Eastern Europe in 1989, he refrained from using violence – unlike predecessors who had deployed tanks to crush uprisings in Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968. However, the protests fueled aspirations for autonomy in the republics, and the last Soviet leader failed to anticipate the strength of nationalist sentiment. Pictured: Mikhail Gorbachev, left, and East German state and Communist Party leader Erich Honecker in 1987 PM opposes ‘Putin’s aggression’ In his tribute to Mr Gorbachev, Boris Johnson said he was “sorry to hear” of his death. In a tweet, he wrote that he “always admired the courage and integrity he displayed to bring the Cold War to a peaceful conclusion.” “In a time of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, his tireless commitment to opening up Soviet society remains an example for us all,” he said. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev But many Russians never forgave Mr Gorbachev for the turmoil his reforms unleashed, seeing the resulting plunge in their living standards as too high a price to pay for democracy. Later in life, he said that he had not considered using widespread violence to try to keep the USSR together because he feared chaos in a nuclear nation. “The country was loaded to the brim with weapons. And it would have immediately pushed the country into a civil war,” he said.
title: “Mikhail Gorbachev Had A Tremendous Impact On The Course Of World History Says Vladimir Putin In Tribute Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-31” author: “Helen Cox”
Expressing his condolences to his family, the Russian president said in a statement: “He led our country through a period of complex, dramatic changes, large-scale foreign policy, economic and social challenges. “He deeply understood that reforms were necessary, he tried to offer his own solutions to urgent problems.” Putin offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ as world mourns ‘man who changed history’ – latest updates Mr Putin also noted the “great humanitarian, philanthropic, educational activities” carried out by Mr Gorbachev in recent years. One of the most important figures of the 20th century, he was known for ending the Cold War without blood, but failed to prevent the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. A Kremlin spokesman separately described Mr Gorbachev as “a unique person … who will forever remain in the history of our country”.
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However, he added that his “romanticism” about the West is not justified. Mr Gorbachev’s death was announced on Tuesday after a long illness. The 91-year-old was being treated at the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev ‘Rare leader’ who helped create a ‘safer world’ His death sparked tributes from leaders around the world, including US President Joe Biden and outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Mr Biden praised Mr Gorbachev’s achievements in believing “in a better world” and dramatically reducing the chances of a third world war. “As leader of the USSR, he worked with President Reagan to reduce the nuclear arsenals of our two countries, to the relief of people around the world who were praying for an end to the nuclear arms race,” he said in a statement. “These were the actions of a rare leader. One with the imagination to see that a different future was possible and the courage to risk his entire career to achieve it. “The result has been a safer world and greater freedom for millions of people.” Read more: The villager who changed the course of history How Mikhail Gorbachev befriended UK leaders Image: The late US President Ronald Reagan (R) and Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 What did Gorbachev achieve? Mr. Gorbachev forged arms reduction agreements with the US and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had separated Europe since World War II. It led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. His efforts won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. When Mr Gorbachev became general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party in 1985, he set out to revitalize the communist system and forge a new union based on a more equal partnership between the 15 republics of the USSR. But within six years, both communism and the union collapsed. He attempted political and economic reforms simultaneously and on an overly ambitious scale, unleashing forces he could not control. As pro-democracy protests swept communist Eastern Europe in 1989, he refrained from using violence – unlike predecessors who had deployed tanks to crush uprisings in Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968. However, the protests fueled aspirations for autonomy in the republics, and the last Soviet leader failed to anticipate the strength of nationalist sentiment. Pictured: Mikhail Gorbachev, left, and East German state and Communist Party leader Erich Honecker in 1987 PM opposes ‘Putin’s aggression’ In his tribute to Mr Gorbachev, Boris Johnson said he was “sorry to hear” of his death. In a tweet, he wrote that he “always admired the courage and integrity he displayed to bring the Cold War to a peaceful conclusion.” “In a time of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, his tireless commitment to opening up Soviet society remains an example for us all,” he said. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev But many Russians never forgave Mr Gorbachev for the turmoil his reforms unleashed, seeing the resulting plunge in their living standards as too high a price to pay for democracy. Later in life, he said that he had not considered using widespread violence to try to keep the USSR together because he feared chaos in a nuclear nation. “The country was loaded to the brim with weapons. And it would have immediately pushed the country into a civil war,” he said.
title: “Mikhail Gorbachev Had A Tremendous Impact On The Course Of World History Says Vladimir Putin In Tribute Global News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-10” author: “Todd Silva”
Expressing his condolences to his family, the Russian president said in a statement: “He led our country through a period of complex, dramatic changes, large-scale foreign policy, economic and social challenges. “He deeply understood that reforms were necessary, he tried to offer his own solutions to urgent problems.” Putin offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ as world mourns ‘man who changed history’ – latest updates Mr Putin also noted the “great humanitarian, philanthropic, educational activities” carried out by Mr Gorbachev in recent years. One of the most important figures of the 20th century, he was known for ending the Cold War without blood, but failed to prevent the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. A Kremlin spokesman separately described Mr Gorbachev as “a unique person … who will forever remain in the history of our country”.
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However, he added that his “romanticism” about the West is not justified. Mr Gorbachev’s death was announced on Tuesday after a long illness. The 91-year-old was being treated at the Central Clinical Hospital of Moscow. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev ‘Rare leader’ who helped create a ‘safer world’ His death sparked tributes from leaders around the world, including US President Joe Biden and outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Mr Biden praised Mr Gorbachev’s achievements in believing “in a better world” and dramatically reducing the chances of a third world war. “As leader of the USSR, he worked with President Reagan to reduce the nuclear arsenals of our two countries, to the relief of people around the world who were praying for an end to the nuclear arms race,” he said in a statement. “These were the actions of a rare leader. One with the imagination to see that a different future was possible and the courage to risk his entire career to achieve it. “The result has been a safer world and greater freedom for millions of people.” Read more: The villager who changed the course of history How Mikhail Gorbachev befriended UK leaders Image: The late US President Ronald Reagan (R) and Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 What did Gorbachev achieve? Mr. Gorbachev forged arms reduction agreements with the US and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had separated Europe since World War II. It led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. His efforts won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. When Mr Gorbachev became general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party in 1985, he set out to revitalize the communist system and forge a new union based on a more equal partnership between the 15 republics of the USSR. But within six years, both communism and the union collapsed. He attempted political and economic reforms simultaneously and on an overly ambitious scale, unleashing forces he could not control. As pro-democracy protests swept communist Eastern Europe in 1989, he refrained from using violence – unlike predecessors who had deployed tanks to crush uprisings in Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968. However, the protests fueled aspirations for autonomy in the republics, and the last Soviet leader failed to anticipate the strength of nationalist sentiment. Pictured: Mikhail Gorbachev, left, and East German state and Communist Party leader Erich Honecker in 1987 PM opposes ‘Putin’s aggression’ In his tribute to Mr Gorbachev, Boris Johnson said he was “sorry to hear” of his death. In a tweet, he wrote that he “always admired the courage and integrity he displayed to bring the Cold War to a peaceful conclusion.” “In a time of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, his tireless commitment to opening up Soviet society remains an example for us all,” he said. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 13:12 tribute to Gorbachev But many Russians never forgave Mr Gorbachev for the turmoil his reforms unleashed, seeing the resulting plunge in their living standards as too high a price to pay for democracy. Later in life, he said that he had not considered using widespread violence to try to keep the USSR together because he feared chaos in a nuclear nation. “The country was loaded to the brim with weapons. And it would have immediately pushed the country into a civil war,” he said.
