Putin calls death of sculptor Ernst Neizvestny ‘grievous loss’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences over the death of renowned Russian sculptor Ernst Neizvestny calling this a "grievous loss" for the world culture, TASS reports.

"His death is a grievous loss for our and world culture," Putin said in a telegram offering condolences to the relatives and friends of Neizvestny, the Kremlin press service said.