[HIGHLIGHTS] Shoigu expressed condolences on the death of Ryzhkov

The head of the Russian Ministry of Defense has expressed condolences over the death of the former head of USSR government. “An extraordinary person, an outstanding politician, a true patriot,” the minister said in a statement.

It also became known that the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Russia Vyacheslav Lebedev died in Moscow on February 24 at the age of 80. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.