10 september, 2009 14:30
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolence to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolence to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The message reads, in part:
"I have been shattered by reports about the scale of human casualties and economic damage caused by floods in Istanbul and northwest Turkey.
"Please accept the sincere condolences of the Russian Government for the families of victims and our wishes of good health for the injured."