Putin describes terror attack in southeast Turkey as barbaric crime

World July 20, 2015, 16:49

A terrorist attack in southeast Turkey caused numerous human casualties

MOSCOW, July 20 /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the terrorist attack in southeast Turkey that caused numerous human casualties, the Kremlin press service said on Monday.

"In a telegram of condolences, the Russian head of state resolutely condemned this barbaric crime and emphasized that struggle against terrorism required active coordination of efforts by the world community," the press service said.

Putin extended his sympathy and support for the families of the dead and wished an early recovery to everybody who suffered at the hands of extremists.

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