Vladimir Putin lays flowers next to open coffin of Mikhail Gorbachev

Vladimir Putin visited the open coffin of the last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, on Thursday.
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The Russian president laid flowers at Moscow's central clinical hospital, where Gorbachev died earlier this week aged 91. The Kremlin has confirmed Putin will not attend the funeral this weekend because of schedule constraints
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[@guardiannews]

Putin will not attend Gorbachev funeral, Kremlin says ► www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/01/putin-will-not-attend-gorbachev-funeral-kremlin-says

[@danielculpepper9258]

That’s why I don’t believe you Guardian! You are a joke!

[@NortheastCorridorTrains405]

@@danielculpepper9258 Guardian is right man!

[@danielculpepper9258]

@@NortheastCorridorTrains405 right how? Like right lying and inventing stories? All the time? Like fabricating stories about the “ghost of Kyiv” which doesn’t exist! Or the Ukrainian victories? Of which they speak every day, for months now, but which are also imaginary? Right how exactly? This paper is more unreliable then a 19th century snake oil salesman somewhere in the Wild West! Every day a new remedy for your pocket!

[@brucekilby9957]

Gorbachev did more for The Soviet Union(Russia)' than the Hippocrite beside his coffin. A lot of his work as a statesman has been trashed by that criminal. RIP. Mikhail.🇷🇺🇺🇸🇷🇺

[@danielculpepper9258]

@@brucekilby9957 what exactly did Gorbachev do for USSR/Russia?! Apart from creating an absolute chaos with his “perestroika” to the extent that people starved and died?! Apart from completely dismantling the pension and welfare state?! All his legacy benefit only the criminals and oligarchs! He killed more people than Putin nowadays! Russians hate him and rightfully so!

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

"Peace is not unity in similarity, but unity in diversity." -- Mikhail Gorbachev

[@yesyousuck6087]

Wishful thinking. Unless everyone can get whatever they wanted and whenever they wanted, there will never be peace, and there will always be politics.

[@naynay1139]

The western ruling class doesn’t truly agree with this as ironic as that sounds considering it’s the most diverse part of the world. Money talks!

[@phenotypeb6843]

Dumbest, most contradictory quote ever.

[@V01DIORE]

@@phenotypeb6843 Contradictory for those without thought, examples of themselves. One must find unity in natural diversity for the fluid system of a nation to properly function not fascistic tendencies. All beings themselves are contradictory in many ways though often by flawed logic suppresses that to live with their ignorance rather than face it.

[@V01DIORE]

@@naynay1139 Aiming for diversity rather increases riches and innovation for then there is more for those greedy to exploit, only those trapped in their own memetics refuse it upon possessed principles.

[@jessycadenas8435]

Whatever your political opinion of Gorbachev, he was an iconic public figure of another era.

[@Nonames569]

He changed the era. That was the main thing he did. There are different opinions towards him here in Russia. To my mind he made very positive steps. I remember those days.

[@snkhuong]

@@Nonames569 we dodged a major nuclear war thanks to him. The US and soviet were very close many times to actual confrontation

[@NDNstrength]

He was a huge fool that got played by the west.

[@NazriB]

RIP SIR

[@speedoman_1413]

@@snkhuong Yes he dodged a nuclear war but he didnt dodge a nuclear disaster

[@dingopisscreek]

Whatever he thinks of Gorbachev, at least he turned up to pay his respects.

[@JenGCYYC]

Only to win support at home. Political gain...

[@detroid_ntr26]

man's probably hated him for ending the soviet union lol

[@Figure000]

@@JenGCYYC Most Russians and in other post soviet countries don't like him

[@CommanderFox2020]

But he brought pizza hut to ris

[@keplerplayer4753]

Now for the Ukrainians

[@psyberking]

Putin once said (paraphrase) that whoever did not regret the demise of the Soviet Union has no heart, but whoever wants to go back to the Soviet Union has no head. So, while Gorbachev's legacy is reviled by Putin and most Russians, they respect his view that the political and economic system was deeply flawed and had to be changed. Putin's mixed but respectful response to Gorbachev's passing is entirely consistent with the national sentiment.

[@makarpronin2008]

Yes. Thank you.

[@robert5976]

Really well said

[@iidea7138]

Ну национальные, тобишь российские настроения, по поводу кончины горбачева в большинстве своем очень резки. О усобшем мы промолчим лучше.....

[@collydub1987]

Is that not a quite from call of duty????

[@paulabennett4788]

What is Putin afraid of. Live and let Live. Life is too short for Recriminations... Freedom of speech is everyone's right. STOP gagging innocent people who want Peace and Harmony and Equality...

[@muc9524]

at the end of the day we should all respect people who have passed

[@jas_1959]

The magnitude of what this man did can never be measured. Both he and Reagan may have saved the world from blowing it's self up. RIP SIR!!!

[@seanpittaway5341]

They only delayed it, it will happen its just a matter of when sadly.

[@kingofamon2217]

Lies lies and more lies. These two creatures have caused so much pain and suffering to this world, in the hundreds of millions, that its almost unimaginable.

[@michaelweston409]

They did prevent the deaths of billions upon billions of souls but unfortunately it will eventually consume humanity in the future

[@thedislikebutton7754]

@@kingofamon2217 if nuclear war was to happen, it is estimated that 5 billion people would die as a result of radiation sickness, famine, harsh environments and eventually cancer. You should be grateful that the era of that likely outcome was ended by these two people who saw the damage their country's were causing.

[@paulabennett4788]

He was a Breath of Fresh Air in Russia. Sadly they didn't appreciate it...😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenmartin2737]

Heartbreaking to see this growing up as a teenager admiring Gorbachev enormously RIP

[@Александра-к2я9х]

Никогда никто в нашей стране, а тем более её президент, не будет восхищаться Горбачевым. Этот человек принёс только горе народу нашей страны.

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

@@Александра-к2я9х ... By grief you mean "Peace.'"

[@jozefstalin8206]

​@@Александра-к2я9х какое горе?

[@SchultzDorinda]

​@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 Clearly you are clueless about Russian History.

[@ThePixelated_kris]

@@Александра-к2я9хby grief do you mean “freedom and ending the Cold War?”

[@Shane9934]

Gorbachev’s biggest mistake was Putin, as he said: “he doesn’t have democracy in his heart” Tragic loss, Gorbachev was one of very few Russian leaders that genuinely strived for a free and prosperous society. Rest in one piece.

[@properlyadvanced9741]

THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

[@skeepth7598]

@@properlyadvanced9741 CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER

[@thelydiaspringexperiment6437]

Gorby caused starvation of the Soviet citizens and the pillaging of communal properties

[@Shane9934]

@@thelydiaspringexperiment6437 He was handed a terrible, failed economy. Soviet leaders caused famine a hundred fold worse due to mismanagement, it pales in comparison.

[@Kyle-kr8ed]

Yeltsin said that. Gorbachev didn’t say that

[@emmanuelagudo4918]

Condolence to all the Russian people, may Mr. Gorbachev rest in peace.

[@johndoeplus9]

The Russians are happy, lol

[@ИринаЛукьяненко-ь3ъ]

He is not loved by Russians

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

great? a person who destroyed ussr? equality, stability died with ussr. even tho i dont support putin and his war is war crime, but he said best when he said ussr collapse is one of biggest tragedies in 20th century.

[@mattstevensms60]

They didn't like him.

[@ИринаЛукьяненко-ь3ъ]

@@Tom-rs7gf Why are you suprised?He is not loved That is for sure

[@evilentity302]

Mikhail Gorbachev is most peaceful Russian leader. Rip

[@franceleeparis37]

Yep, sacrificed Russia and got nothing in return… 😏

[@danielculpepper9258]

Most ridiculous leader ever! And he killed more Russians than Putin so far!

[@Dennan]

@@franceleeparis37 well becouse russia was suppresing milions.

[@yesyousuck6087]

He is a weak leader, if that equals peaceful.

[@elozinoemeovrode9779]

Most weakest and foolish

[@alexheat0678]

He’s in heaven eating Pizza Hut as we speak

[@Ussonan-Foderation2016]

Hail to Gorbachev, bringer of the Hut!

[@alext3996]

@@Ussonan-Foderation2016 pizza Hut!

[@Wkwk-k7g]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheHollandHS]

Pizza hut left Russia along with him

[@TaHi-y1t]

Mana bukrinya

[@NihilismIsGone]

Let the last soviet anthem play for the last time, as the death of their last leader has truly marked a new era. Unlike other soviet leaders Mikhail Gorbachev tried to make democratic and economic reforms to help the country and people. He didn’t want the Cold War to continue he wanted peace, he pushed for reforms of the Soviet Union but unfortunately that led to the collapse of the former superpower. RIP Gorbachev you atleast tried saving a die ing country.

[@АлексейЖуков-и7п]

Слава богам,что хоть и позно ,но забрали эту гадость.

[@anthonyfuqua6988]

@@АлексейЖуков-и7п He had a hard job. The Soviet Union had been rotting since the Brezhnev era. His only option was dissolution or civil war.

[@blackholematters]

Земля ему стекловатой.

[@jadrankolovre9023]

@@АлексейЖуков-и7п ...,,Pokušaj da se staro odelo prekroji,doveo je do toga da se odelo raspalo"... Ove riječi Stvoritelja odnose se na ,,Perestrojku"(prestrojavanje) M.S.Gorbačova! SSSR je mogao funkcionisati isključivo sa Komunističkom partijom koja bi neprekidno bila na vlasti.Onog trenutka,kada je vlast komunista došla u pitanje,država se raspala.Isto se dogodilo i sa Jugoslavijom i Čehoslovačkom.

[@epicnesssss]

It's dying, not "die ing".

[@r0y538]

I respect Gorbachev because he is peaceful compared to other leaders before him.

[@nonameguy3665]

The best russian leader of modern russian all time since vladmir lenin to putin

[@CrazySeanYT]

and his weak leader ship tore apart the USSR ... which has only lead million to poverty in both all ex soviet states and all the other country's the USSR supported

[@nonameguy3665]

@@CrazySeanYT Soviet are not like china when deng xiaoping who was reform economics to the modern for foreign investment and it make chinese very growth

[@ChandranPrema123]

@@CrazySeanYT who started the Afghan War

[@johndoeplus9]

Gorbachev massacred Azerbaijan, Georgia and Lithuania

[@Dragon._.88]

опять вспомнила Зимнюю Вишню 😖 😵😵😵 😵 *Кемерово* 😳

[@Sans_Team]

А при чем тут тц зимняя вишня?

[@elen857]

Почему?!

[@tairurzaev5089]

Крокус сити

[@Sans_Team]

@@tairurzaev5089 лол. Эхххх

[@lucianoosorio5942]

Rip Gorbachev. I wanted to meet him in person and talk about the Cold War and etc. He will be missed

[@jayeshkurdekar126]

Wait a minute..who are you..

[@lucianoosorio5942]

@@jayeshkurdekar126 who are you too? Why do you want to know?

[@boooring134]

Wait who are you guys?

[@kensukefan47]

By the west)

[@lucianoosorio5942]

@@boooring134 I could ask the same for you

[@gtadeniz803]

This is truly the end of the Soviet Union. R.I.P Mikhail Gorbachev 1931-2022

[@gaganginanjar8353]

He is age th' 91,long age

[@freespiritable]

Second season was back in March I'm afraid

[@ltkreg]

Not yet. When the Putin regime is gone the cold war will then be over.

[@garyvarvak300]

The final end to thee Soviet Union will come with Putin's death.

[@peatta]

no .su internet domain still exist

[@Dragon._.88]

Кровавый букет Походка Как - Жених 😳

[@ybhg.edmund3039]

i make the sign of cross for the world peace. Dear Mr. president Putin, the sign of cross once says blessed be peace maker. Pls stop the war in Ukraine.

[@IsllamalHashimi]

You look cute🙃

[@Aleks21-ru]

Ульяна Бедарева Чем букет то не устроил?

[@NORD_ROCK_MEMYARI2]

​Украина - будетроссией

[@Вождь-и5у]

*Букет один и тот же, его потом забирают*

[@juliantsenkov1585]

R.I.P Gorbachev.

[@mildlydispleased3221]

This is one of the most surreal things I've ever seen.

[@christinecolon5472]

He was a leader that had a heart. He actually cared about his people. Unlike others that ruled in the Soviet Union. May he rest in peace now.

[@romanpears8442]

Did you live in 80’s Soviet or post soviet Russia to say that?

[@1000pilyastr]

He was naive and thus couldn’t protect his people from what happened next. The current awful situation with Ukraine is the direct consequence of his actions. So, Gorbachev now rests in peace while the people he cared so much about are currently dying on both sides.

[@eazleaz2914]

Unfortunately Gorbachev messed up. He even said it himself before that he did not intend for things to turn out the way they did. He wanted to keep the Soviet Union but as he said perestroika was a huge mistake that he regrets

[@1000pilyastr]

@@michael.1517 My family and I did as well and we disagree.

[@flowersinawasteland]

@@1000pilyastr somehow I’m more willing to believe that someone with a Cyrillic name has actually lived in the Soviet Union over a guy called “Michael M”.

[@cliftonsuk]

Greatest Russian leader of the last century. Tried to make his country and its people part of the free world. Had he remained in power longer, certain we would not have returned to a "cold war" stance. RIP Mr. Gorbachev, the world is a poorer place without you.

[@TheGrateful108]

Gorbachev failed to fix Russia, so he had to dissolve USSR to escape a sentence for treason for anti constitutional acts. If he stayed longer in power, he would be prosecuted

[@TheGrateful108]

The Problem is Russia can join "free world" only as resource colony. In order for Russia to become truly great country it has to conduct its own political agenda. For that Russia has to have meaningful Ideology and provide greater value for the world. Socialist Revolution was exactly such attempt, that stumbled in 1953... It has to resume, or Russia is going to be scavenged for its resources by neighbors. Putin's Russizm isn't enough. Russia has to come with something of a global appeal alternative once again

[@lizamaaart_]

Спасибо, но больше нам такого свободного мира не надо...

[@geforcebg4256]

in your dreams part of free world.. this man destroy USSSR he dont deserve respect :)

[@pawelsmalecszabla1831]

@@TheGrateful108 no lol

[@yayadiaby2161]

I was a kid when I heard about mister Gorbachev as soon as I hear the name Gorbachev it's remind me my youth. there s only one Mr Gorbachev I guess may rest in peace Sir. Your name is unforgettable 🌹

[@Mattlennial]

So surreal to see an open coffin.

[@irinaantonova7]

Why?

[@steffomca762]

ever seen a funeral before?

[@egorfascinating7048]

in orthodox funerals it`s pretty normal

[@chrismc410]

My grandmother's funeral had an open casket during her service. She was cremated after. Only my grandfather, my father, my sister and I were there for the actual cremation part

[@Mattlennial]

@@chrismc410 I actually just went to a funeral for my grandfather with an open casket. It was, again, a very surreal thing to see, your grandfather lay still in a coffin. Not breathing, not coughing, just still. It took 26 years for me to see an open casket in the family and hope it's many years before the next time.

[@third_reich_1933]

Rest In Peace Mikhail Gorbachev Soviet Union Last Leader

[@ADNAN_9801]

Uraaaa

[@razercortex9292]

Uraa

[@minoaxe3681]

URAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

[@natalyazubkova8316]

Ни одного сожалеющего о его смерти не вижу в России в своём окружении. Его ненавидят, как могут ненавидеть последнего предателя.

[@andrewcosten]

Condolences to all Russians and the family....what great man he was ....

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

great? a person who destroyed ussr? equality, stability died with ussr. even tho i dont support putin and his war is war crime, but he said best when he said ussr collapse is one of biggest tragedies in 20th century.

[@benjaminCharless]

He will never be forgotten

[@Palach624]

Russians are happy he is gone lol

[@Nemenis]

@@Palach624 are they mad that he killed Soviet Union?

[@Palach624]

@@Nemenis Yeah, obviously. Russians generally see the breakup of USSR as a complete disaster that resulted in massive poverty and a series of useless wars. However, Gorbachev is not as hated as Yeltsin.

[@Ryder___893]

“a man who ended a generation of fear and uncertainty being watched by the man who destroyed all what he has build”

[@mihaistan607]

Couldn't have put it more concisely

[@UV_Lightning]

Finally, a comment that tells it like it is.

[@mustafaalrajih2320]

He didn't build he dissolved the union

[@LazuliteLol]

@@mustafaalrajih2320 and the cold war bruh

[@mustafaalrajih2320]

@@LazuliteLol yeah he end it by ending Soviet union well sometimes there is a sacrifice must be happened but ... what did it gain for russia... it's gained nothing just destroyed every thing that have been built

[@richardsmith9615]

Gorbachev was a hero. Now more than ever, people need to remember that imperialistic movements don't benefit the working man and we need to learn to care for people we are told are "The enemy"

[@omop5922]

The Greatest form of patriotism is acknowledging your own faults before blaming others . RIP.

[@loyalbeaver9402]

except Gorbachev didn't really acknowledge his own faults - he made a token acknowledgement that he had overestimated X and underestimated Y and Z. Then he blamed everthing on his predecessors, his colleagues, and the West. If you watched his interviews he literally blamed 99% of the Soviet Union's demise on everyone else but himself.

[@gameri8837]

Two immortal legends gone within a week. RIP Mr Gorbachev and RIP Queen Lizzie. They will never be forgotten

[@annabellethedoll3764]

Calling her Majesty Lizzie is a bit disrespectful.

[@AstroPsychologie]

A very lovable gesture. - May he rest in peace, we are very thankful to him.

[@henrijalo9513]

hi @ Gabriele Vierzig-Rostek

[@marioluigi9599]

Yes let's pray Putin will also rest in peace soon enough

[@giorgiogabrielli2887]

Sincere condoglianze al popolo di Russia. From Tuscany

[@ebeb9156]

Giuseppe Garibaldi, gracie

[@maxtractor6787]

i think so

[@hugosetiawan8928]

@@ebeb9156 you think ure so funny?

[@RestitutorOrbis270]

Condolences from Molise. May he rest in peace.

[@spongebobby6027]

@@ebeb9156 Garibaldi 😂

[@Ааа-б6е]

Жаль он не ответил за то что сделал с СССР, он должен был сидеть в тюрьме .

[@leonidlisitskih8967]

Человек не может наказать так как наказывает Бог. Если бы его даже посадили, он бы сидел за народные деньги. А смерть от продолжительной болезни разве не достаточно суровое наказание за то что он сделал?

[@kreamcream1720]

The chainsaw would have been more appropriate than jail

[@brianticas9572]

Rip Mr Gorbachev I was in preschool when you were the last Soviet leader. I know you are criticized for the Break up of the USSR. But people don't realize that you wanted world peace. Which is very important. You were trying to give your nation something new. Which is great. I hope you are in a better place.

[@cehaem2]

He wanted world peace but brought his country nothing but poverty and war.

[@Altair885]

His handling of the Chernobyl disaster was atrocious, and probably what caused the downfall of the USSR!

[@le_draffar5370]

@@Altair885 Not only there are several other factors.

[@ThorSuzuki1]

@@Altair885 It was the Soviet system that was the biggest factor. He just followed the rules.

[@FenceAKAGlasnost]

Glasnost

[@skanthaadsigns]

I love watching Sir Gorbachev as i was growing up…news coverage of him & Reagan talking n meeting up gave warmth to the world cooling of fears, thank you Sir…

[@IGuessIDoThings]

Wow, it’s already been an entire year, wow

[@MadamLionessOfNorway]

Rest In Peace Gorbachev, you will be remembered.

[@jquinnnn]

is that his real body in the casket?

[@ЮсупСиндиков]

ИУДА предатель!!... 😩 Во так будет его(Горбача) помнится в истории!!...... 😩😡

[@veteranpg3d156]

⁠@@ЮсупСиндиков Съветски Сюз беше в критична ситуация, самия той е казал че Пререстройката е били грешна. Какви неинформирани негодници 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@itsOnMARS2023]

The leader who tried to make peace with the west and he was hated for it. Rest in Peace Gorbachev

[@franceleeparis37]

Nope, he sold out Russia… enjoyed a celebrity status in the west… was hated in the east.. where it counts..😏

[@pieterboeve941]

But was fooled again

[@V01DIORE]

@@franceleeparis37 Hated for preventing civil war and more atrocious genocide, going to the villages he committed to peace for his people seen how forlorn they were from the previous. He had an honest greater heart than most but disgraced by those who only sought power.

[@le_draffar5370]

And the west did return the device to him by supporting the alcoholic Elstin. 🤗It amazes people why Russians prefer Putin over the last two Russian leaders.

[@brattyyy]

“If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you, you haven't done much today” -Mikhail Gorbachev

[@b.t7056]

He was a great Leader indeed sincere condolences to all Russian Nation🙏May his soul Rest in peace🙏

[@firstname7312]

he was a horid leader he legit ruined russia lol

[@ИринаЛукьяненко-ь3ъ]

In Russia he is mot considered to be great He is to blame for the USSR collapse and 90th hardships Russians hate him ,

[@onepartofone]

He was not. He was the worst leader Russia had for a long time. The only people who liked him are those who are the enemies of Russia.

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

great? a person who destroyed ussr? equality, stability died with ussr. even tho i dont support putin and his war is war crime, but he said best when he said ussr collapse is one of biggest tragedies in 20th century.

[@lenahill6662]

No, he wasnt.

[@mariecartwright6931]

My hero, thank Mr Gorbachev for knocking down that wall. With respect.

[@neothechosenone1502]

That's kinda cool to be honest. It's like an old mob boss putting flowers for another mob boss.

[@Silentskip001]

What does that even mean?

[@neothechosenone1502]

@@Silentskip001 Back in the day, American gangsters used to deliver flowers to the family of their enemies (at least allegedly). it's a trope in old gangster movies at least.

[@angeladallimore8079]

Rest in peace Sir 🙏 Mikhail Gorbachev .Condolences to the family

[@Maria-to1eu]

nech mu je ruská zem ťažká , zradca

[@danish91ify]

Putin is like I’m trying to clean up the mess you’ve made 😂

[@olsiontoska9520]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DanijelTurina973]

This.

[@JGS2024]

Le mie condoglianze da Fonte dei Marmi.

[@udaypanchal6726]

Om Shanti - 🙏🙏💐💐

[@ahsanali-js9fh]

I really felt bad for his death, may you rest in peace Sir Mikhael Gorbachev ❤️🇵🇰❤️🇷🇺

[@republicofhandball8815]

he was 91, sooner or later we have to leave this world ... I don't know what other former leader of Russia or Soviet Union had such a long life ...

[@TuxedoHobnob]

Despite my hate of Russia I respect you Gorbachev RIP 🇬🇧❤️Gorbachev

[@lazydude8066]

@@republicofhandball8815 your believe the life after life ?

[@tenantjames2967]

Sincere condolence RIP

[@toddlogg]

Putin thinking to himself "I should have put you in one of these boxes before you destroyed our Soviet Union"

[@JSP_1147]

RIP Gorbachev. Your legacy will not be forgotten

[@Mr.Falcon541]

But sadly soon destroyed.

[@JSP_1147]

@@Mr.Falcon541 yep sadly....

[@lordwallie24]

Dead is universeel 🥴

[@JSP_1147]

@@sssbattleaxe everyone sends soldiers into battle Germany America Russia I don't support war.

[@Mr.Falcon541]

@@sssbattleaxe Is there any other Russian/Soviet Union leaders who killed only 50,000? Stalin killed over 100 times that.

[@rammahalle8612]

All victories inevitably come at a cost - M Gorbachev. RIP last leader of CCCP. За все победы неизбежно приходится платить - М Горбачев. RIP последний лидер CCCP.

[@tur7321]

CCCP🤔 USSR

[@rammahalle8612]

@@tur7321 yes

[@editon1487]

Сдал все свои позиции перед товарищами за океаном. Затрусил рывка и мощи страны (в середине 80х обгоняли америку. Кто не знал). Забоялся американцев. Зачитал какую-ту хрень по бумаге и после этого оставил народ в аду. И без страны.

[@german_novotiable]

А ты хотел войны, диванный ... герой?

[@chrisroyce8252]

Rest In Peace great leader mikhai Gorbachev I mean we’ll even though I don’t know him I still feel that sadness From USA ❤️🇺🇸

[@bulgingassets]

@Randy Lahey18 and a decade of war and starvation. Most of us that left, left because of his distruction of our homeland.

[@chrisroyce8252]

@Randy Lahey18 yeah yeah bro 🥂

[@helenbondareva6073]

Как же иностранцы любят наших предателей.

[@alexander1539]

Это точно. Его даже кто-то 'великим лидером России' называет. Я бы пожелал им всем таких 'великих лидеров' как Горбачев.

[@matthiasdarrington3271]

He tried to save the USSR but Brejnev killed it before him. Gorbachev avoided a civil war. You should be thankful.

[@МаксВолк-р3д]

@@matthiasdarrington3271 Want. I want a lot too. He was a weak, indecisive, incompetent person. You cannot destroy a country with a population of more than 200 million people, plunge it into crime, civil war, famine and say, "Hey, be grateful to me, I tried." Yes, if you didn't know, he didn't save us from civil wars, they took place all over the former Union

[@Dragon._.88]

Какой Он - 😳

[@henrijalo9513]

hi @Ульяна Бедарева

[@lazydude8066]

Ь

[@reichminister_1943]

Don't make fun of him bro 🙄

[@michaelmartinis6207]

Peace Be With You

[@riceravens2]

You never wanted a war, but world peace

[@illomens2766]

I would like everyone to not forget that under Gorbachev, when Russian/Western relations were at their "peak", Russia was on its knees. Gorbachev agreed to every Western demand made, and his own people paid for it. And that's exactly what the West wanted. They never wanted a strong Russia. Sadly for you, you didn't get your way after all, in the end.

[@padmajanallapareddy7897]

The world 🌍 ll remember you for ever No doubt With ❤️ from INDIA

[@yavaweswai2216]

RIP for Mikhail Gorbachev,he is a great man,end the cold war,made china and ussr's relationship became better,and he refused to use military to keep soviet union together,rest in peace 🙏❤️😭

[@rishatabdurakhmanov2377]

Ужасный человек сдавший страну,армию,народ. Продавшийся вашим западным политикам с потрохами. Я рад,что он умер,жаль не на висельнице.

[@Mirdax]

Wow, Gorbachev now Queen, who’s next.. May they rest in peace

[@gifty2595]

Rest in peace

[@nonameguy3665]

Rest in peace sir mr.Gorbachev

[@tizabby33]

It's like the mafia your killer brings you flowers after you been wacked.

[@jasonpatterson365]

Respect is due 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@DespicableGru]

When the kgb building in East Germany came under attacked, Putin called Moscow but there's no answer. It must be very painful for Putin to see his former boss. But I'm glad he came to pay his last respect. ❤

[@vanhooler358]

Putin should have been barred from coming any where near this man. putin is not a man he is a mouse.

[@OSTARAEB4]

Mere formalities.

[@andrewschuster9156]

Gorbachev was a heavy critic of Putin's russia, even since his rise in the 2000s

[@pariswoodard8672]

@@vanhooler358 AND AMERICANS ARE MIGRANTS

[@V01DIORE]

Gorbachev committed himself to peace for his people yet had his last seen it undone by that tyrant, If of any heart Putin would feel immense guilt for that but if that were the case I suppose he wouldn’t have in the first place. Just an empty gesture for his semblance of humanity.

[@patrioticeagle182]

Rest in Piece Gorbachev, you will be missed by many!

[@unboxingandreviews9875]

By none*

[@amadeusmozart155]

​​@@unboxingandreviews9875 *By everyone who has a heart! ❤❤❤

[@EllmoonDe]

⁠@@amadeusmozart155by none who has brain AND heart

[@dwaynedavis6976]

I am an American born and raised. I also consider myself an American Patriot. I was so devastated upon learning of the passing of General Secretary Gorbachev, former leader of the USSR. I really came to admire and respect him after then American President Reagan stated to us " I think he's man I can work with". Reagan spoke directly to Secretary Gorbachev on political issues and it always seemed to be accepted. On the day President Reagan after his death was lying in state at the Capital and Secretary Gorbachev stepped up to Reagan's flag draped casket and stood silently then bowed his head and actually reached his hand out and touched Old Glory solemnly bidding farewell I welled up emotion and respect for Gorbachev. Mr. Secretary I bid you farewell and may you rest in peace.

[@alexander1539]

Very much appriciated. As a Russian I would wish you leaders like Gorbachev.

[@jcoker423]

@@alexander1539 A US leader who is not demented or has dementia would be an improvement.

[@Maggie.s.p.242]

@@jcoker423 a J (Junk) Coker (coke user), who is not demented, would be of advantage.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Richtig...was fur ein Mensch.....danke was Sie fur Deutschland taten....danke

[@jcoker423]

@@Maggie.s.p.242 Obviously not the right time of the month for you. When your brain has cleared... When was the last great US leader, please tell me ? Reagan !

[@MrX-xn1jg]

Please no more war like Mr. Gorbachev had shown before.

[@alexander1539]

tell this to the usa

[@Lolm3ist3r]

Surreal.

[@March152010]

Putin: *lays flowers* USSR Comrades: Putin: *crosses himself* USSR Comrades: 😲

[@ابحثباستمرار]

Putin in his mind be like all what is happening is because of you

[@andyrobinson2653]

True , but i doubt he could have stemmed the tide. Gorbachev was not strong enough.

[@44dynamic]

Dead guy looks like he’s breathing trying not to smile

[@mikeoglen6848]

The Greatest ever President of USSR.

[@православныйвоин-э6б]

No

[@mikeoglen6848]

@@православныйвоин-э6б Absolutely, Yes!

[@православныйвоин-э6б]

@@mikeoglen6848 Nope

[@православныйвоин-э6б]

@@mikeoglen6848 they were all bad

[@coco-cliveasmrgenealogy6171]

Tf. Doing a sign of a cross, but at the same time killing innocent people. This world is f-ed up

[@symonxd]

Russia isnt bombing Ukraine, Ukraine is bombing themselves for political reasons

[@jps0117]

Always has been.

[@EddieMachetti]

Makes sense

[@strangemachines_]

You do realise those carrying crosses are responsible for most all of the bloodshed we’ve recorded as human beings right? You may want to go look up the crusades through Lithuania and Estonia during the 13th century as a starting point, then work your way back and forward from there.

[@BlackSkull1984]

Mikahail Gorbachev and Queen Elizabeth ll both go to heaven

[@z163r3]

Reagan and Gorbachev was two legends leader 80s we never forget that

[@semizayan4320]

The Guardian Weren't you the ones who said a couple of hours ago that Putin won't attend the funeral? Should people believe in you anymore?

[@daanmollema6366]

This is not the funeral...

[@karlkerr7348]

@@daanmollema6366 but he went to see the deceased and paid his respects 🙏

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

He just went to make sure.....

[@missmansmommy1]

I heard about him years ago . I’m 13 now, but remember when was 7,8, or 9 when I heard about him .I was fascinated by his age… I thought he like a fantasy hero at that time Then two days ago,my father said “Gorbachev passed away “ I said “WHAT?!?”

[@missmansmommy1]

Continued: I was devestated by the news

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

@@missmansmommy1 : You were probably around when we got the news that ‘Gorby’ had been kidnapped...so great was the shock & disbelief (one time that the media was helpful) that we were jubilant, when all the front pages showed him beaming from the door of a helicopter! If ever a man was loved ...all over the world, people wanted to meet & greet him, & show their affection for a true Statesman! Beloved Mikhail! 🙏🏻🌹🙏🏽

[@Henry-yf2np]

You sound like a very smart 13 year old

[@MsPoyee]

He was a reformer, Gorbachev believed significant changes were necessary for survival.

[@mostlyright5384]

Putin stands at attention for this man. Before breaking it to act like a natural human, then he shares his faith with him doing the cross. That is a dignified response.

[@chrismandalor1293]

He ain’t going to the funeral though.

[@gladeateor1950]

@@chrismandalor1293 he said he was busy with a conflict that’s why which I assume the Ukraine war he had to deal with

[@JenGCYYC]

Putin is a coward

[@ronaldvanhemiksem3544]

Yeah, he's making a cross and at the same time he murders both the Ukrainians and lots of his own civilians who he mobilized. That said, exactly what kind of faith is he sharing? Not the faith the cross stands for.

[@Fachri444]

Rest In Peace Mr. Gorbachev, from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@diollinebranderson6553]

Gorbachev is definitely the best leader that the Soviet Union/ russia ever had

[@morningstararun6278]

Lol... him and Yeltsin were jokes. Alexander Nevsky and Joseph Stalin are easily the two great figures in Russian history.

[@jakubjarczyk2745]

​@@morningstararun6278 no way you said it's Stalin, it's obviously Peter The Great

[@morningstararun6278]

@@jakubjarczyk2745 Yes I said Stalin. Stalin ranks second while Oetr the grat ranks first in polls for all time greatest Russian leaders.

[@Aqua.man045]

Aww. This broke my heart.

[@jamesdawson2510]

What type of flower symbolises the intent to undo everything decent a man has tried to do?

[@debbieohara9240]

On point, indeed 👌

[@natalyazubkova8316]

У нас такого символизма цветам не придают, только их числу. Мертвым несут нечётное количество.

[@markv3560]

The west doesn't seek partners with mutual respect. They demand total control using democracy as a font.

[@lakshmivallabh6936]

Rest in Peace Mr Gorbachev

[@bitcoinski]

I salute you Sir. R.I.P. Mikhail Gorbachev...

[@elenaquah2173]

What polarizing icon of living 'destruction' & passed 'peace' - pretty sure most of the world will remember & yearn for the latter. All respects & prayers for Mr. Gorbachev - a life worth living with endless tributes.

[@Black_VoidXx]

I didn’t realise you were able to show dead people on KZbin 💀

[@fortel7939]

Yeah...

[@abgmuhdfarmeezulterminator8865]

Look up AP Archives, there's a lot of body lying on the ground from previous war footage.

[@dupont147]

Gorbachev was the last symbol of the USSR before its dissolution, . with his death . it is also the DEATH of the former USSR . The Russians were wrong not to pay tribute to him. He was a great politician ahead of the RUSSIAN society.

[@briangall8442]

Bayer was not the threat, in Gorbachevs time as they are in Putins! I f Gorbachev was were today, he would not be investing a gram of Russian gold into Viterra!

[@dilangunaratne2863]

He destroyed his country into pieces

[@le_draffar5370]

He's the guy who reinforced poverty in Russia. lol Are you surprised that you don't pay homage to him?

[@gnas1897]

You know him better than the people who had to bear the consequences of his actions?

[@dupont147]

@@dilangunaratne2863 It did not destroy anything at all the USSR was doomed to implode, the wind of freedom blowing all over EUROPE after 1945, the former republics wanted their independence, Gorbachev only did their accord what they wanted . I don’t know how old you are and if you knew those days.

[@johnswimcat]

To me Mikhail Gorbachev was and is a hero. A truly great person. With respect, admiration and thanks

[@johnswimcat]

@Gavin Gas Thanks Mr Gas, I'll stick with was and is though. What do or did you think of Mikhail Gorbachev?

[@ElwoodBluesAK]

Oh let me guess, You're not from any former Soviet state.

[@MelkorPT]

Gorbachev started spinning so fast alien astronomers thought it was a newly formed neutron star.

[@knockout3780]

Rest in peace comrade💖🙌

[@meegomeego9952]

Condolences to Gorbachev family.. 🌹

[@michaelmartinis6207]

Sorry For Your Loss. R.I.P

[@AllotmentDiggers]

President Gorbachev was and still is the greatest Russian leader, Hopefully this isn't lose on his successor.....rest in peace.

[@dilenaking4746]

HE GAVE US PUTIN!!

[@AllotmentDiggers]

@@dilenaking4746 No that would be Boris Yeltsin who give us Putin...

[@Sergiothebig456]

@@AllotmentDiggers Boris yeltsin was the worst president that Russia had

[@AllotmentDiggers]

@@Sergiothebig456 The worst thing he did was give us Putin....

[@МаксВолк-р3д]

@@AllotmentDiggers и? В чем твоя проблема с Путиным? В 90х врачи за палку колбасы работали. А сейчас видтели Путин не устроил уровень германии за 20 лет с нуля

[@maxwellwallace4392]

Peace for all 🇹🇭

[@sp-pz8uc]

I wonder if he will be bringing flowers to the guy who fell out of the hospital window. Ironically same hospital Gorbachev was in.

[@LeenaKumari222]

Михаил Горбачев Сені сағындым 😭

[@nagaokagetora8562]

Rest in peace, Gorby. You were a real one

[@Dotori2]

Rip. I remember 1990😢😭🇷🇺🇰🇷

[@adisons3965]

Despite everything that’s happening, I like this guy.