Vladimir Putin expresses ‘deepest condolences’ on death of Gorbachev – whose legacy he has spent his career trying to reverse

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed "his deepest condolences," on the passing of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev his
spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Interfax news agency
"Tomorrow he will send a telegram of condolences to his family and friends."