FORMER President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev has died, according to Russian media.
The historical figure was 92 years old when he passed away.
Russian news agencies cited hospital officials in announcing Gorbachev’s death on Tuesday evening.
Gorbachev was best known for ending the Cold War without bloodshed. However, he failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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