In the United States declassified recording a conversation between Yeltsin and Clinton (September 21, 1993).

President Yeltsin: The Supreme Soviet has totally gone out of control. It no longer supports the reform process. They have become communist.

President Clinton: Are the military and security services with you?

President Yeltsin: Yes.

President Clinton: That’s good. The Senate will act this week on the $2.5 billion assistance package for Russia and the other states.

Declassified Documents Concerning Russian President Boris Yeltsin

By sunrise on 4 October 1993, the Russian army encircled the parliament building, and a few hours later army tanks began to shell the Russian parliament.