Russian Embassy in Riga
The whole world is mourning together with Russia on the victims of the fire in Kemerovo. Many world leaders sent their condolences to our country, RIA Novosti informs.
Giving a speech in Varna, Chairman of the European Council Donald Tusk paid his condolences on the deaths of people in the fire in the shopping and leisure center in Kemerovo in the Russian language. "Today we, Europeans, are mourning together with the Russian people about the victims of the tragic fire in Kemerovo in the Western Siberia. Our thoughts and hearts are with you," he said.
US State Department paid condolences to the families of the victims. Earlier the representative of the American administration also paid the condolences, but the wore unofficial.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko sent his condolences to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Governor of the Kemerovo Region Aman Tuleyev. He noted that the Belarusians are sincerely sympathizing with families of the dead and wishing the speedy recovery to the living.
Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev has grievously perceived the news on the tragic death of people as a result of the fire in the shopping and leisure center in Kemerovo.
Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid has also sent a telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I am paying my deep condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the accident. In this tragic moment all our thoughts are with the Russians," the telegram reads. Prime Minister Juri Ratas and Foreign Minister Sven Mikser have also expressed the words of sympathy.
Latvian Foreign Minister has also directed the message of condolences to the families of the victims of the fire in Zimnaya Vishnya shopping center.
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite paid her sincere condolences to the Russian nationals due to the tragic fire in the shopping center in Kemerovo. She wished the families of the victims to keep up their spirits.
The words of support were also expressed by President of Afganistan Ashraf Ghani, President of Brazil Michel Temer, President of Venesuella Nicolas Maduro, Israeli opposition leaders, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and others.
Moreover, people are bringing candles and soft toys to the Russian Embassies in many cities.
On these days in all Russian orthodox churches including the temples abroad, will sound prayers for the repose of the souls of people who died in the Kemerovo's shopping center.
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