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politics3 years ago•0 min saved

Putin Acknowledges Soviet Union's Mistakes in Czechoslovakia and Hungary Invasions

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the Soviet Union's invasions of Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968 were mistakes, stating that they led to tense relations. Putin emphasized the importance of not acting against the interests of other nations in foreign policy, criticizing the West, particularly the United States, for making similar mistakes. He asserted that Russia has never been a colonizer and has always aimed to provide help and support in its cooperation with other countries.

via Meduza|

#czechoslovakia #hungary #invasion

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

Putin Admits Soviet Tank Deployments in Hungary and Czechoslovakia Were Mistakes

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that the Soviet Union's decision to send tanks into Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968 to suppress protests was a mistake. Putin stated that it is wrong to harm the interests of other peoples in foreign policy. He also criticized the United States, claiming that it was making similar mistakes as the Soviet Union and that Washington had "no friends, only interests." The Hungarian Uprising resulted in the deaths of at least 2,600 Hungarians and 600 Soviet troops, while the invasion of Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring led to the deaths of around 137 Czechs and Slovaks.

via Reuters.com|

#cold-war #czechoslovakia #hungary

international-relations3 years ago•0 min saved

Putin Admits Soviet Tank Deployments in Hungary and Czechoslovakia Were Mistakes

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that the Soviet Union's decision to send tanks into Hungary in 1956 and Czechoslovakia in 1968 to suppress protests was a mistake. Putin stated that it is wrong to harm the interests of other nations in foreign policy. However, critics point out that Putin's recent actions, such as sending troops into Ukraine in 2022, contradict his statement. He also criticized the United States, claiming that they make similar mistakes and have no friends, only interests. The Hungarian Uprising in 1956 resulted in the deaths of thousands, while the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 claimed the lives of hundreds.

via Yahoo News|

#cold-war #czechoslovakia #hungary

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Former NHL Star Petr Klima Passes Away at 58.

Former NHL star and Czech forward, Petr Klima, has passed away at the age of 58. Klima was the first player to defect from Czechoslovakia to join the NHL in 1985 and played for the Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He scored a memorable triple-overtime winner in Game 1 of the 1990 Stanley Cup Final to help the Oilers win the championship. The cause of his death is unknown.

via ESPN|

#czechoslovakia #edmonton-oilers #nhl