Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev passed away at the age of 91

by- Flamingo | 30 Aug 2022

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Mikhail Gorbachev served his country

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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, sent his condolences on Gorbachev's passing.

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