Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died

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August 30, 2022 View in browser Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died, Russian media report   Aisha Rimi Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died, Russian media report.   Mr Gorbachev, 92, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, is understood to have died in hospital.   Read the full story here   OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Ukraine-Russia maps: Where is the invasion taking place? > Former US Ambassador to Russia says Putin won't recover from Ukraine defeat > Moscow film festival opens with praise of soldiers in Donbas OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Join now The Race Report Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.