31 october, 2010 17:30  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin offers condolences to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan over a terrorist attack in Istanbul

 
 
 

The message of condolences reads, in part:

"I have been shocked by the barbarous terrorist attack in downtown Istanbul. Please convey my sincere condolences to the victims of the attack. I hope they get well as soon as possible."