Mikhail Gorbachev explains what's rotten in Russia

Abstract

This article is an interview with former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, in which he discusses his environmental concerns and criticisms of Vladimir Putin’s handling of environmental issues in Russia. Gorbachev emphasizes the urgency of addressing environmental degradation and links it to the growing gap between rich and poor nations due to globalization. He calls for international cooperation in environmental protection and stresses the importance of shaping a new set of values and environmental education. While Gorbachev credits Putin for restoring order in Russia, he criticizes the abolition of the state committee for environmental protection and the harassment of environmental activists. He believes that Putin supports democracy and wants to improve relations with the West. – AI-generated abstract.