He will be dearly missed

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Yevgeny Primakov. I worked very closely with him when he served as Russia’s Foreign Minister and Prime Minister. Yevgeny was a staunch defender of his country’s interests, and he was also a pragmatic diplomat who saw new opportunities for Russia to partner with the West after the end of the Cold War. I considered him a good friend, and I send my condolences to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Yevgeny Primakov.

I worked very closely with him when he served as Russia’s Foreign Minister and Prime Minister.

Yevgeny was a staunch defender of his country’s interests, and he was also a pragmatic diplomat who saw new opportunities for Russia to partner with the West after the end of the Cold War.

I considered him a good friend, and I send my condolences to his family and friends.

He will be dearly missed.