Today In History (25th December) 1991 - Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union (the union itself is dissolved the next day). Ukraine's referendum is finalized and Ukraine officially leaves the Soviet Union. Admired in the West, why was Gorbachev so hated by the Russians? #RussianNews #Gorbachev | 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