Anyone with even a cursory knowlefge of Soviet leadership knows the reality of the first statement.
As for the second statement, even Barky knew the truth about Putin’s power when he told supposed Pres Medvedev “ Tell Vladimir that I’ll have more flexibility after the election.”
“even Barky knew the truth about Putin’s power when he told supposed Pres Medvedev “ Tell Vladimir that I’ll have more flexibility after the election.””
Link please.