"Yeltsin's Shelling of Russian Parliament: U.S. Applauds 'Superb Handling'"

Thirty years ago, Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered tanks and troops to shell and storm the Russian Parliament building to suppress opposition, a turning point in Russia's struggle for democracy. Declassified documents reveal complete American support for Yeltsin's actions, with President Bill Clinton praising him. The events of 1993 are still controversial in Russia, with some viewing it as a shift towards autocracy. The documents shed light on the complexity of the events and the high stakes the Clinton administration saw in Russia at the time.