End of the Cold War and the fall of the USSR

By chenhuisi

  • Regan's military build up (SDI)

    Regan's military build up (SDI)
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    Regan's military build up (SDI)

  • Reykjyavik Summit

    Reykjyavik Summit

  • INF Treaty

    INF Treaty

  • Gorbachev's Speech at the UN

    Gorbachev's Speech at the UN

  • Solidarity wins Polish elections

  • Fall of Berlin Wall

    Fall of Berlin Wall

  • Union Treaty

  • August Coup

    August Coup
    The coup amented Yeltsin's political position, it damaged Gorbachev's credibility beyond repair. This led to political instability which caused the breakaway of baltic states which also in turn cause the USSR's collapse.