Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

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Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991. He is noted for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which aimed to reform the Soviet economy and society. Gorbachev's efforts contributed to the end of the Cold War and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union, making him a pivotal figure in modern history.

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Mikhail Gorbachev was the last president of the Soviet Union and played a key role in its dissolution.

Mikhail Zygars Blick auf Russlands Gegenwart
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
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Sachs was an advisor to Mikhail Gorbachev during the transition from socialism to a market economy.

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Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-20
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Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms in the Soviet Union reduced the likelihood of military intervention in Poland.

Cum a dărâmat un sindicat de muncitori întregul sistem opresiv din blocul comunist
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-02
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Mikhail Gorbachev was the former Soviet Union president during the time when Gordievsky was more outgoing.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-27
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Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms influenced the geopolitical shifts that affected Cuba after the USSR collapsed.

‘Cuba not a threat to any country’ | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-22
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Mikhail Gorbachev initiated deep reforms in the USSR, paving the way for its dissolution.

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Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-02-18
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Alexander Fain spoke about his conversations with Mikhail Gorbachev.

«Никаких обратных билетов» :: РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2026-02-18
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Gorbachev is mentioned as a historical leader whose impact is considered.

Saif al-Islam Kadhafi (1972-2026), toda a podridão do mundo | In memoriam
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-15
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Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan discussed the possibility of completely eliminating nuclear weapons in Reykjavik.

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Gazeta.uz – popular Uzbek news portal·UzbekistanUzbekistan· 2026-02-14
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Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev famously declared that a nuclear war can never be won and should never be fought.

The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-09
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Mikhail Gorbachev signed the START treaty with Ronald Reagan in 1985.

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Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-02-04
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Mikhail Gorbachev received the Nobel Peace Prize in the same year as the events in Baku.

«Thbilisi, Bakuu… kes on järgmine?» 36 aastat tagasi jõudis Must jaanuar Kadriorgu
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-01
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Gorbachev is viewed in West Germany as a supposed savior and peace apostle.

Woher rührt Deutschlands Nähe zu Russland? Ein ostdeutscher Historiker erklärt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
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Putin has argued that the war with Ukraine is a matter of Russia’s survival, insisting that after the former Soviet Union broke up into 15 states, there was an agreement between President Mikhail Gorbachev and the West in 1990 that NATO would not expand eastward.

We owe Putin an unreserved apology
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-31
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Mikhail Gorbachev is mentioned in a conversation about historical events during a boat trip.

Rain, hail or shine? Áine Ryan on trying to predict the weather before the phone-app age – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-27
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Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced as a historical figure whose reforms led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

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Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-01-24
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Mikhail Gorbachev's orders were directly linked to the military actions taken against the Azerbaijani people.

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Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-01-20
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Mikhail Gorbachev's leadership introduced profound reforms in Soviet internal and external politics.

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Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-01-18
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Gorbachev's policies contributed to the internal forces that led to the regime change in the Soviet Union.

Promjene režima u režiji SAD i zablude o brzom rješenju
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-01-17
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Gorbachev's policies are noted as a significant factor in the internal dynamics leading to the end of Soviet communism.

Promjena režima i zablude o brzom rješenju
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-01-17
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Mikhail Gorbachev became the new leader of the Soviet Union and was known for his reformist policies.

Η αρχή του τέλους του Ψυχρού Πολέμου
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-01-13
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Elio D'Anna had a friendly relationship with Mikhail Gorbachev.

Eλιο Ντ’ Aνα: Eυλογία να μην έχεις δουλειά
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-01-12
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Mikhail Gorbachev was mentioned in the context of a letter regarding the Belarusian language crisis.

Не слышал от Быкова ничего и близко похожего
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-12-21
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It was denied years afterwards by late Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
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Gorbachev's leadership was marked by his attempts to reform the Soviet Union and his interactions with the West.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-18
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Mikhail Gorbachev is referenced in relation to a saying about timing and consequences.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-12
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