Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has died, according to Russian news reports.
Gorbachev is known for ending the Cold War, but also for failing to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union. He was central to efforts to curb the nuclear arms race.
His death, at the age of 91, has been reported by Russian agencies, citing hospital officials. The Tass, RIA Novosti and Interfax agencies cited the Central Clinical Hospital. Mr Gorbachev's office said earlier that he was undergoing treatment at the hospital. You can get more Wales, UK and world news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
