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SleeplessinSoCal

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31. Iconic moment to remind us that Putin is only one guy.

Fri Feb 25, 2022, 02:33 AM

Feb 2022

Moscow coup 1991: With Boris Yeltsin on the tank

Two men who stood shoulder to shoulder with Boris Yeltsin to defy the attempted hardline coup in Moscow in 1991 look back on the critical hours when Russian democracy was saved - and share their disappointment with the society that has emerged.

It is one of the abiding images of modern Russian history, the famous picture of Boris Yeltsin speaking on a tank outside the parliament in Moscow on 19 August 1991.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14589691.amp

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Konstantin Buynichev, head of RU tactical unit surrendered together with his comrades. [View all] Nevilledog Feb 2022 OP

Wow! These are the real heroes nt MerryHolidays Feb 2022 #1

Yup! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #2

I'm sure many in Ukraine are grateful but would disagree that THEY are the real heroes. NT SayItLoud Feb 2022 #48

I disagree. Russians and Ukrainians have historically been very close MerryHolidays Feb 2022 #49

I hope he and his troops can get asylum if they want it COL Mustard Feb 2022 #50

What about their families? wryter2000 Feb 2022 #52

Not surprising. These are passionately devoted people lindysalsagal Feb 2022 #3

More proof Pootin is in the "Bat Shit Crazy" category for me. The Russian people don't want this ... uponit7771 Feb 2022 #4

I'm thinking he's working on moving beyond Ukraine. C Moon Feb 2022 #25

+1, I think China is card. He's acting as if he has a backer and its them there's no way he uponit7771 Feb 2022 #32

China is acting in its own self interest, playing both sides. If Putin wins then the Far East OnDoutside Feb 2022 #36

"Ukraine" not "the Ukraine" please lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Mary in S. Carolina Feb 2022 #5

Hope they surrendered sincerely wnylib Feb 2022 #28

Most likely will be held, even if authorities would like to believe their intentions. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #43

Malcolm Nance retweeted some similar stories. GoCubsGo Feb 2022 #6

wouldn't that be something, if there was a mass resignation... bahboo Feb 2022 #7

Basically what Russian Military did in WW1 Captain Zero Feb 2022 #45

Impressive Hekate Feb 2022 #8

I sure hope his and his soldiers' families won't suffer repercussions. MLAA Feb 2022 #9

+1 GoodRaisin Feb 2022 #20

I assume they'll be in big trouble Hav Feb 2022 #10

Huge trouble. I'm guessing the consequences would still be awful Hortensis Feb 2022 #35

Putin is on a single minded path and no one, BigmanPigman Feb 2022 #11

Sound like anyone else we know? durablend Feb 2022 #14

There has to be a military coup. SergeStorms Feb 2022 #17

Hell yeah! And to finish his sentence, 'for rich oligarchs who could give a shit ffr Feb 2022 #12

The same could be said about the way the US military is used. FoxNewsSucks Feb 2022 #23

IKR? I thought GWB's statement chastising Putin for invading Ukraine was rich. OMGWTF Feb 2022 #41

They certainly can't go back to Russia. gab13by13 Feb 2022 #13

Not if Putin is in power. cab67 Feb 2022 #40

I wondered about that. Do we have propaganda in place? nolabear Feb 2022 #15

Cha, you know what to do! ffr Feb 2022 #16

Great news. Take that Putin! Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #18

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2022 #19

KICK orangecrush Feb 2022 #21

Why hasn't the media reported this....because others would do the same thing.... turbinetree Feb 2022 #22

NPR mentioned it briefly. wnylib Feb 2022 #29

Thank you.... turbinetree Feb 2022 #38

This man and his comrades are heros MustLoveBeagles Feb 2022 #24

I hope everyone's safe! calimary Feb 2022 #26

I read this earlier. It's a great morale boost for Ukrainians and/or anyone supporting their effort peggysue2 Feb 2022 #27

than man is a bigger hero than all repuke gun humpers combined Skittles Feb 2022 #30

Iconic moment to remind us that Putin is only one guy. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2022 #31

Great link. Thanks for posting this! Quakerfriend Feb 2022 #34

K&R, uponit7771 Feb 2022 #33

"We didn't want to kill anyone..." Kid Berwyn Feb 2022 #37

Ukraine Should Offer Blanket Amnesty... ruet Feb 2022 #39

Apparently they weren't ready to kill or die for Putin's ego. patphil Feb 2022 #44

K & R & Retweeted! SunSeeker Feb 2022 #46

We are witnessing the DOWNFALL of Putin Obvious85 Feb 2022 #47

K&R BlueWavePsych Feb 2022 #51

Perhaps the Russian troop were sold the same story Aussie105 Feb 2022 #53

+1, I don't think Putrid told anyone anything to keep surprise but Biden put his shit on the street uponit7771 Feb 2022 #54