nicole gorbachev has died at the age of 91. the last lena of the former soviet union, he helped to end the cold war by forging warmer ties with the west and introducing policies at home, but encouraged openness and reform within the communist block. this ultimately brought down the iron curtain that had divided europe since 1945 onset germany on a path to re unification. but while often praised in the west as a hero is domestic legacy is complicated. the property of your machine, mikhail gorbachev. first speech as leader of the soviet union, it was clear he was a stark contrast to his predecessors. we adore you as though all right. i live in peace and freedom as the most. im hortner basic right of each individual or our kill over gorbachev wanted to change the soviet union to bring it closer to the people. he promoted glass, nest openness and perestroika reforms to words that will forever be associated with hen. his new outlook was popular with many his policies also applied to the military, despite the resistance of soviet gen

gorbachev to end the cold war. interesting thing about that speech, nicole, it was given in 1987.ntil 1989 when the wall game down, and people looked back and said, see, the reagan speech? incredible history, the turning of historic pages, the ending of a chapter with the death of mikhail gorbachev. >> just to see, you know, in the context of the news that you and i deal with every day, to is an an american president so close personally and ideologically and mission with the soviet leaders is just remarkable. keir, it's a treat to get to see you on this occasion for the family and friends of mikhail gorbachev, but thank you for your reporting. >>> when he come back, there are new developments in the fulton county d.a.'s investigation, into how the twice impeached president and his allies sought to overturn president joe biden's election in georgia. we'll be right back. orgia. we'll be right back. >> tech: cracked windshield? don't wait. go to safelite.com you can schedule service in just a few clicks. it's so easy. and more customers today are relying on their cars advanced safety