Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
11.02.2018.

Telegram of Condolence to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation



Following the tragic crash of the airliner in Podmoscowje, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin sent a telegram of condolence to the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation General of the Army Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoygu. The telegram reads:
 
“It is with disbelief and sincere sorrow that I have received the news about the tragedy that struck your people when the airliner crashed in Podmoscowje.
 
I would like to extend to you and all the citizens of the Russian Federation my sincere sympathy and condolences for the irrevocable loss of lives of your innocent fellow citizens.
 
In the situation and moments that are difficult, painful and necessary to face, the members of the Ministry of Defence and Serbian Armed Forces share your grief with all the citizens of your great country.
 
Please convey our sympathies to the families of the perished”.