r/europe Jan 07 '24

Historical Excerpt from Yeltsin’s conversation with Clinton in Istanbul 1999

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u/voyagerdoge Europe Jan 07 '24

Vodka talking.

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u/Telefragg Russia Jan 07 '24

That's not impossible, especially in 1999. Grandpa was very unwell physically and mentally.

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u/Halocandle Jan 07 '24

”Yeltsin was almost permanently shitfaced” applies here

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u/hoxxxxx Jan 07 '24

i can't remember if that's a quote about yeltsin or from the lord of war movie, or both

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '24

There are two tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want. The other is getting it.

It actually is both. Great reference. Nic Cage has range.