Mikhail Gorbachev, the historic reformer who presided over the collapse of the Soviet Union, marked his 90th birthday in quarantine Tuesday and like everyone else is "tired" of virus restrictions, his spokesman said. Congratulations poured in from around the world, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US leader Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel all sending their best wishes, Gorbachev's spokesman said. Above, file photo taken on April 03, 2012 Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev cheers up participants as French international chess grandmaster Vladislav Tkachiev plays blind in Moscow a simultaneous match against Russian politicians.
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