German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev on his 90th birthday. The message to the hero of the day was published in Twitter representative of the Cabinet of Ministers of Germany Steffen Seibert.
In her message, Merkel thanks Gorbachev “for his personal contribution to the peaceful overcoming of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany.
In addition, she emphasized the role of Gorbachev in the friendly relations between Russia and Germany. In conclusion, the Chancellor wished a policy of health and well-being.
Earlier on March 2, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Gorbachev on his 90th birthday. The current President of the United States Joe Biden also sent congratulations to the former head of the USSR.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in a congratulatory telegram assessed the role of Gorbachev in Russian and world history. According to Putin, Gorbachev belongs to the galaxy of extraordinary people and outstanding statesmen.
Mikhail Gorbachev set a life expectancy record among Soviet leaders. He headed the USSR from 1985 until its collapse in 1991.