On December 25, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev addressed the nation for the last time, announcing his resignation as President of the Soviet Union. In a calm but emotional speech, he declared that his era had ended and handed over nuclear codes to Boris Yeltsin - marking the final collapse of the USSR after 69 years of existence. #gorbachev #ussr #russia #history | Russia Unofficial

History was made in Geneva when President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev met in person, highlighting that even nations at odds can embrace dialogue over conflict. Watch Reagan reflect on this pivotal moment. | The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

67K views · 1.9K reactions | President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev addressed the citizens of one another's countries about the nature of the holiday season, the treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union and the possibility of a brighter future. Watch this Saturday at 7 PM ET on C-SPAN2 and online at https://www.c-span.org/video/?438898-1/ronald-reagan-mikhail-gorbachev-years-day-messages | American History TV | Facebook