Boris Johnson has warned that the Kremlin is “intent on undoing the good” of Mikhail Gorbachev, as he paid a warm tribute to the legacy of the former Soviet leader.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “In a time of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, his tireless commitment to opening up Soviet society remains an example to us all.”
Mr Gorbachev’s death at the age of 91 has inspired an outpouring of tributes from world leaders.
He died on Tuesday after a long illness, a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital said. No other details were given.
Tributes have flowed from world leaders and politicians following his death.
