SG/SM/18481

Secretary-General Condemns Bombing in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General condemns today’s bombing in the Saint Petersburg Metro.  He extends his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of the Russian Federation.  Those responsible for this appalling act must be held accountable.

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