What’s left of the USSR? Remembering the break-up of the Soviet Union

Special edition of the France 24 Debate marking the 30th #anniversary of the dissolution of the #SovietUnion. Growing up, it seemed the zero sum game of the #ColdWar would last forever. What did we see coming? What did we miss as supplies ran low, stuff broke down - like the Chernobyl nuclear power plant - the Red Army suffered setbacks in Afghanistan and the party’s grip started to loosen in the far reaches of an empire that stretched eleven time zones. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: