July

July 18, 2013

Mikhail Gorbachev reacts to the sentencing of Alexey Navalny

All I know about this case, including the way it was opened, closed and then reopened, and the way it was considered in court, unfortunately, is proof that we do not have independent courts. Without going into details I’ll just say that the...

July 16, 2013

Mikhail Gorbachev meets leaders of the United Nations Foundation

On July 16, 2013, Mikhail Gorbachev met leaders of The United Nations Foundation, an organisation launched to provide support for activities of the United Nations. Participants in the meeting included the UN Foundation’s Founder and Chairman...

July 5, 2013

Italian and Danish translations of Mikhail Gorbachev’s new book "Alone with Myself" published

Mikhail Gorbatjov. Min egen historie. Lindhardt or Ringhof. 2013, 552 pages Danish edition                

March 11, 2013

Interview with M.S. Gorbachev to the BBC Russian Service

In an interview with the BBC he called on President Vladimir Putin "not to be afraid of his own people".   Mr Gorbachev also criticised Mr Putin's inner circle, saying it was full of "thieves and corrupt officials".   The laws include...