Buhari Commiserates Russia Over Death of Former Leader

President Muhammadu Buhari has said history will be kind to the late leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, for prioritizing the interests of Russians over his political ambition.

Buhari paid tribute to the late leader in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

The statement described Gorbachev, as a courageous reformer who will be remembered for years to come because of his contributions to world peace.

He served from 1985 to 1991, helping to transition the US-Soviet relations out of the Cold War.