Pashinyan sends condolences to Russian President over terrorist attacks 

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a letter of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the terrorist attacks in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, Russia’s southern Dagestan province.

“I received with deep sorrow the tragic news about the terrible terrorist attacks that took place in Derbent and Makhachkala, which resulted in the deaths of innocent citizens and law enforcement officers.

The Republic of Armenia strongly condemns this act of terrorism and considers any manifestation of violence unacceptable. 

On behalf of the people of Armenia and on my own behalf, I would like to convey words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims and wish all the victims a speedy recovery,” the letter reads.