Head of GRU Igor Sergun passes away

The Chief of the Intelligence Directorate of Russia, Igor Sergun, has passed away in Moscow. A corresponding telegram with condolences was published on President Vladimir Putin’s official website.

''Starting from the Suvorov Military School up to chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Igor Dmitrievich Sergun devoted his life to the service of his Motherland and the Armed Forces," Newsru.com cites the message.