Russia’s partners and adversaries react — RT World News

Words of comfort continued to reach Russia from around the world on Saturday, the day after a major terrorist attack on a concert hall outside Moscow. Friday's attack on Crocus City Hall in the Moscow region killed more than 130 people and injured more than 150.

Messages of support have been sent to the Russian people by both national governments and international organizations alike. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack “In the strongest possible terms” United Nations spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement.

President of the United Nations “He conveys his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of the Russian Federation.” The spokesman added. The United Nations Security Council also issued a statement on the incident, calling on all countries to do so “Cooperate actively” With Moscow detaining everyone behind it “These abhorrent terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice.”

Volker Türk, head of human rights at the international organisation, said so as well “Nothing can justify such an attack.”

European Council President Charles Michel said: “Condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Moscow” In addition to that “The loss of innocent lives everywhere is a human tragedy.” He also condemned the bloc's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell “In the starkest terms is the heinous attack committed outside Moscow.” “The international community must remain firmly united in confronting the scourge of terrorism.” He said.

NATO spokesman Farah Dakhlallah said that members of the US-led bloc “We unequivocally condemn the attacks targeting concertgoers in Moscow.” “Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families.” She said in a statement on the “X” website (formerly Twitter). “Nothing can justify such heinous crimes.”

“The United States strongly condemns yesterday's deadly terrorist attack in Moscow.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. “We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of Russia in their grief over the loss of life resulting from this horrific event.”

“India stands in solidarity with the government and people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at X.

He condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “The strongest way” the “A heinous terrorist operation targeting innocent people” In a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added that Ankara is ready to develop cooperation with Moscow in the fight “all types” Terrorism.

Foreign Secretary David Cameron said: “The UK condemns in the strongest terms the deadly terrorist attack at Crocus Town Hall near Moscow.” “We offer our heartfelt condolences and express our deepest sympathy to the families of the many victims. Nothing can justify such horrific violence.” He added in a post on X.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz also went to X to express his country's sympathy regarding the attack. “Saddened by the tragic events that took place tonight in Moscow. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and to all those affected. Moments like these remind us of the fragility of life and the common humanity that connects us all. He said.

French President Emmanuel Macron said, “France expresses its solidarity with the victims, their loved ones and all the Russian people,” adding that Paris “Strongly condemns the terrorist attack for which ISIS claimed responsibility.”

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi sent a message of sympathy to Putin on Saturday, in which he said that Tehran “strongly condemns” The terrorist attack that occurred on Friday evening was called for “Serious measures by the international community to punish the architects and perpetrators of this matter [act]”.

He also condemned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “Horrific terrorist attack against innocent bystanders” In a post on X, he said so “Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those injured.”

He added, “The horror of the massacre of innocent civilians in Moscow is unacceptable.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. Messages of support and condolence also came from Sweden, Denmark, Spain and Japan, as well as from Syria and the Palestinian Authority.