mikhail gorbachev

Gorbachev Buried In Moscow As Putin Claims He Is Too Busy To Attend
President Vladimir Putin was glaringly absent at the funeral for Mikhail Gorbachev, whose leadership helped end the Cold War.
By Jim Heintz and Vladimir Isachenkov, AP

Putin Plans To Snub Gorbachev's Funeral
The low-key funeral reflects the Kremlins uneasiness about the legacy of Gorbachev, who is despised by many at home for the collapse of the Soviet Union.
By Jim Heintz and Vladimir Isachenkov, AP