One of the most influential political figures during the height of the Cold War, Mikhail Gorbachev, has died. The Soviet leader is being remembered for his role in helping bring an end to the long-standing conflict. 7NEWS
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who ended the Cold War without bloodshed, has died, according to Russian news agencies cited by Reuters.
"Mikhail Gorbachev passed away tonight after a serious and protracted disease," Russia's Central Clinical Hospital said in a statement.
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