Lukashenko extended condolences to Putin over terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, has expressed condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall, the Belarusian leader’s press service reports

"On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself, I express my most sincere condolences in connection with the monstrous terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region that led to civilian casualties,” the message of condolences reads.

Aleksandr Lukashenko strongly condemned the brutal murder of innocent people and stressed that there can be no justification for that. "I am convinced that all those who took part in planning and committing this act of violence will be identified and punished,” he stressed.

"In this sad hour, I wish courage and fortitude to the families and friends of those killed over their irreparable loss, as well as a speedy recovery to all the injured,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.