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Barney Davis

INSANE: Mikhail gorbachev had huge impact on course of world history says putin in tribute | Rare Historical Photos

Russia's President Vladimir Putin, right, talks with former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev

(Picture: AP)

Vladimir Putin belatedly issued a tribute to former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev hailing his predecessor as altering the course of world history by bringing an end to the Cold War.

Gorbachev died Tuesday at a Moscow hospital at 91 after a long illness, a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital said. No other details were given.

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