Why Pepsi Had its Own Military | Tales From the Bottle
An often requested topic, today we look into the timeline of Pepsi’s (yes, the cola company) naval fleet during the Cold War, which is popularly cited as having been the 6th largest military force in the world.
“In 1959, the USSR held an exhibition of Soviet technology and culture in New York. The United States reciprocated with an exhibition in Sokolniki Park, Moscow, which led to the famous kitchen debate. One of the American products exhibited was Pepsi Cola. After obtaining a photo of U.S. President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sipping Pepsi, Pepsico executive Donald Kendall was able to capture the attention of the Soviet people and, in 1972, negotiate a cola monopoly in the USSR. Due to Soviet restrictions on transporting rubles abroad, PepsiCo struck a barter deal whereby Stolichnaya vodka would be exchanged for Pepsi syrup. This deal lasted until 1990, when the USSR and PepsiCo re-negotiated a $3 billion deal to exchange syrup for vodka and a small fleet of Soviet warships including 17 submarines, a frigate, a cruiser and a destroyer”
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PepsiCo#Soviet_Union
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@amitahlawat878
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
you could make a series of Tales From the Bottle episodes on Pepsi alone. The story behind the brand redesign is worth another tail, er tale..
@lukelester8119
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Nerd! Pepsi was powerful
@spicy_toilet_water
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I like both.
@IgrejaBrasilBendito8193
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
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💙 💛 💚 ❤️
@tomodaphne
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
“Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings”
Star Trek: Am I a joke to you?
@tuti5811
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
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@ItsMee-b2i
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Pepsi once denied a guy who earned a Harrier jet with his Pepsi points. They offered him a YAK-38 but he wasn't settling.
@Zenerd775
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
3:13 “Vodka is too deadly so we are switching to warships”
@thnecromaniac
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I prefer RC anyways
@silentm999
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Coke and Pepsi are NOT the same. Pepsi is sweeter, and goes flat 100x faster than Coke. Coke is king for good reason.
@TheSoberSkate
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I am all parts of Qxirism
@L0rdOfThePies
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I know “is Pepsi ok” is a common meme but i have never once been to a restaurant that serves Pepsi over coke
@ManIsAFourLetterWord
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Feral Irishman cartoon guy
@Poorexampeofhuman
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Great video
@neuroisis85
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Another reason to despise the taste of Pepsi. Another reason real southern Americans ask for a ‘coke’ at the drive tru even though we see you only have ick Pepsi products and just our 🤞🤞🤞
@TomIreland-v5n
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
If i were a billionair, idb build and operate a fully functioning manned pirate ship used as my command centre for business and for getting hammered all day with some well respected wenches
@dvvass
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I just say "I'll take a cola"
Never works…the stupid 3rd world girl serving me gets confused.
@Shannon-j2m
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Yeah Pepsi tastes like lighter fluid
@jamesfranklin5541
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
For. The alho
@c0m4g1bb
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
sw vs lotr
ah- a battle as old as time itself
lovely
@actionboy3221
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I dated a girl that claimed to HATE how coke tasted, and claimed to be able to immediately tell the difference. She’d get upset at restaurants that only had coke products. I secretly snuck her coca-cola and said it was Pepsi all the time and she never noticed and I had a great time. I always had a 2 liter of “Pepsi” filled with coke at my place. It cost a bit more to always buy both but it was worth it. She still doesn’t know and we broke up like 2 years ago. And yes I am very proud of myself.
@66cufufufig
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I kid you not the soviet 100% gave them fucking armament i guarantee
@SamanthaSamples-u3u
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I like Pepsi
@SamanthaSamples-u3u
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
I like Pepsi I don't like coke coke is gross I like Pepsi everybody knows I like Pepsi
@YayItsCaroline19
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
This is the most American shit I’ve ever seen.
@billcarson6954
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Supreme Leader QXIR, my deepest apologies. But it was not stated to what address I should send my wife for Pima Nocta. Sincerely, a true Qxirian
@Secretinsights5321
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
In Thailand, Red and Blue are collusion(talking about color, not brand). Eric(Thai) from Blue always play golf at best short golf course in Bangkok and made under table deal with Red executives. They agreed to separate market to be leader. Red took traditional trade while Blue took modern trade. Then, they do not have to fight for market share and can fool their HQ people. This also against to the anti market collusion and anti trust laws. If corporate do not make any investigation on it, mean they also agree! There are witnesses and evidences there for any independent lawyers to bring this up!!
@Spaceolotolwithlegos
February 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
a perfect political movement!!!
cant believe we didn't think of this earlier!!!!!!!!!!
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