Tributes have been paid around the world to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who has died aged 91.
Mr Gorbachev’s period in power saw reforms of the Communist bloc that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War and the eventual collapse of the USSR.
The economic chaos and hardship that followed may explain why the West’s admiration for Mr Gorbachev is not widely shared in his Russian homeland.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Steve Rosenberg in Moscow.
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Mikhail Gorbachev destroyed the economy and integrity of the Soviet union. His policies resulted in economic disasters and destruction of industries. It might have been conducive to the political aspirations of the USA but many Eastern Europeans suffered because of it.
Big nations should think wisely and should show maturity for smaller nations to follow. They should not waste money and energy in arms race. There is no use in our missiles and nuclear bombs. Even an accidental triggering can cause havoc and probably wipe out all life on earth. Even small nuclear radiation leakage can make the whole area uninhabitable forever.
Our atmic explosions are nothing compared to nature's black whole and white whole. Even to reach a nearest star we need a spaceship traveling at the speed of light( which we still don't have) and still would take 30 years to reach the star! So we are too small in this universe and there is no point in our arrogance in our technological innovations and military might. Even the best rationalist or a yogi or a scientist( leave aside the most powerful politicians ) doesn't know where he was before birth and where he will be after death.
We were given birth by our parents, we suckled our mother's milk, fed by them, took baby steps with their help, leant to speak from syllables , got continuous correction in our speech by them and so there is no point in our so called independent thinking and leading our nations to war as if we were on own right from birth whereas in reality nothing is ours not even our intellect and world leaders should know this first.
So we are controlled by a power whether you call it God or not it doesn't matter.
We should resolve issues like territorial disputes through dialogues. Religious differences should be accepted except for Islam which preaches violence on others. So Muslims should educate themselves on their religion by reading their religious books in original or translations and become aware how dangerous is Islam to mankind? They may watch the videos of David wood and Apostle prophet which would save them a lot of reading. They should not simply go by convenient lies fed to them by their religious leaders or clerics. Muslims should finally come out of Islam for their own upliftment and for the sake of world peace.
All modern technology cannot bring back to life the killed citizens. Also the weapons don't cause direct death but torture us for hours before death is given by mercy of God. After effects if we survive wars are also miserable with all disabilities. We still don't have cure for many diseases. Even now there is no solution for calamities like flood and draught. So what is the use of our flaunting dangerous weapons and threating each other ? Technology and Power are not the beginning and end of any nation's life. Good things in life like pity, sympathy, kindness, love etc are not weak to be looked down upon or frowned upon as being feminine but indicates an individual's and a nation's strength.
Even the Covid or monkey pox has not brought us to our senses that just a virus is enough to collapse the whole world and bring us to our knees. What if many such dangerous viruses attack us ? We will still continue with our wars instead of joining together and declaring war on viruses ? We all know any day this earth can be completely destroyed if an asteroid strikes it. So our life is just flicker at the mercy of God or unknown if you don't like the word God.
So our energies should be directed to improving the life of mankind. Cooperation with each other is better than bullying and one upman ship and killing each other and that is the final message. If we are looking for a readymade solution to the problems of the world today probably Gandhism meets most of the requirements. Those who mock at Gandhism as anti-technology should know that it is our technology that has polluted the God's world and has caused global warming which is irreversible. Anyway Gandhism is not against technology. Our craze for modern life style and luxury goods has only spoiled our health and caused irreversible damage to the environment. Instead of making life simpler life is made more and more complex. Probably Gandhism solves most of our economic and social problems
Lying traitor to humanity…rot in hell gorbo.
Gorbachev made a huge negative impact for the Soviet Union which was the Soviet Union was easily defeated in the cold war by the west with the help of Gorbachev. What kind of tribute should pay people in Russia? No one wants in Russia to pay tribute to the betrayer of his own people and the country
Es el Pdt Mijaíl Gorbachov, el Tipo de Pdt que el País de Rusia, requiere urgentemente para detener la destrucción actual de Rusia. Es el Pdt ejemplo a seguir por las nuevas generaciones y líderes políticos de Rusia, Si desean Renovar y Construir un Sistema Democrático de Derechos en Rusia, con apertura de relaciones y respeto a las leyes internacionales, Soberanía, Integridad, Democracia, e Independencia de todos los Países Vecinos, Europa Occidental y con el resto de los Países Democráticos del mundo. Que Dios le de su Santa Gloria y el Descanso Eterno. QEPD.
Western people are more and more striking in their cynicism. when they live and grow rich due to the ruin of Russia, then the Russians are good, but when the Russian people begin to do a little for themselves and develop – here Western democrats and humanists are ready to arm the Nazis against the Russians,
Russians with their talents are simply dangerous to Western leaders and are not needed, in ideal dreams it would be better if there were no Russians and all the resources could be taken for themselves. but we are need ourselves and fight against cynical arrogance. as they say in the west – my home is my castle! This is clear?
The Russian people who support Putin get what they deserve. The USSR would have always honoured their deceased leaders. Gorbachev was brought in because of the swift succession of their leaders dying of old age and they wanted fresh blood to take the aged mentality of the Russians into the new world order. It is not the people of the west fleeing USSR, it is the people of USSR! Those nations that fled now have much more sustainable government than the bullying tactics of Russian oligarchs. Russia is happy to send their young men to be slaughtered so shut-up wingeing! If you don't like the western cash then don't trade with us. You have got rich as a cleptocracy that refuses to share your gains in an honourable way. The world sees what Putin and his cronies do to their minnions and they want empire back…aka…Ukraine so as to rob China and the Ukrainians…look where BRI is planned to enter Europe…OH! Ukraine! Beware Ukraine you are a pawn in the plans of China too.
Uk tax payer does not want their money wasted on providing weapons of mass destruction to the Ukraine. SORT out our own country first
For the Russian Federation, it is necessitous for a powerful President who can restore the entire Soviet Union, and who can cancel the political war – sanctions!!!🙂
Gorbachev Traitor
Nisam siguna Mislim da je BBC neko zdravsteno osiguranja koje je placalo koi nerade nesto sam nacula.Cesto pise BBC
Jerk ! We do not admire this man at all !
Go from being the leader of the Soviet Union to destroying his country then reduced to doing pizza hut commercials on American television. oh yeah buddy, you betrayed your nation and people. Another reason I know that Gorbachev was OWNED by the West is ALL THIS WESTERN coverage of his crossing over to get his reward from the Russian god.
The world is on to the West and many of its tactics and it's monster media propaganda tools
It is true that there was economic hardship and a loss of prestige with perestroika but hopefully one day Russians will look at Gorbachev and look at what they have now and maybe give the former a fairer assessment.
Putin has polarized his country and is directly to blame for the sanctions it is currently facing
Gorbachev was flawed but he was a pragmatist and a man who looked outward
Putin is a thug and an irredentist narcissist
I grew up in the 80s, and I don't come from the West or an Eastern leaning country, but I recognize and appreciate this man's sacrifice.
Mikhail Gorbachev the people pleasing president
GET-TO-KNOW THIS DICTATOR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K42UpzqhU5A
A LEGEND OF FREEDOM
Traitor
A world leader, truly he is a prave man, strong person, left the power… His own choice… globalvillage
The only Soviet leader born in a Soviet era. Much love much pizza.
Excuse me someone sent a telegram in 2022