Gorbachev faced multiple outcomes after states left the Soviet Empire, including blame for weakness, resigning, and becoming the first democratically elected leader.
All of the above. After states began to leave the Soviet Empire, Gorbachev faced various outcomes. People blamed him for being weak, leading to his forced resignation. He also tried to change course to appear tough after his 'Sinatra' policy, and he allowed Russian elections, becoming the first democratically elected leader of the former Soviet Union.
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