Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the Austrian leadership in connection with the terrorist attack in Vienna, confirming Russia's readiness to increase cooperation in combating terrorism, the Kremlin's press service reports on Tuesday.
"Vladimir Putin sent a message to Austria’s Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz expressing condolences over the tragic consequences of the terror attack in Vienna," the Kremlin's press service said.
According to the Kremlin, the Russian leader "strongly condemned this cruel and cynical crime, which has once again confirmed the inhuman nature of terrorism, and expressed confidence that terrorist forces would never be able to intimidate anyone, or sow discord and enmity between people of different religions." "Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's readiness to enhance cooperation with Austria and other members of the international community in the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism," the report reads.
The President of Russia offered words of deep sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
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Based on materials from TASS