Masterminds should get punishment they deserve: Putin

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In a message to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reassured that Russia was Sri Lanka’s partner in combatting terrorism and said he expected “masterminds and perpetrators of such a heinous and cynical crime get the punishment they deserve.”

“Dear Mr. President, please accept our most sincere condolences for the tragic consequences of the series of terrorist acts in the cities of your country. I would like to reassert that Russia has been and remains a reliable partner of Sri Lanka in combatting the threat of international terrorism. I expect the masterminds and perpetrators of such a heinous and cynical crime committed in the midst of Easter celebrations will get the punishment they deserve. Our country shares the grief of the victims’ families and friends and hope for a prompt recovery of those injured,” he said.

The tragedy claimed over 290 lives and left some 500 people injured. A series of explosions in Sri Lanka took place on Easter Sunday, with the first six in three temples in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa and three hotels, the seventh in the west of the island and the eighth in a residential complex on the outskirts of Colombo. Another bomb was defused near the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

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Mm Tuesday, 23 April 2019 01:34 PM

Our so called leaders are puppets! They are not strong in decision making. They protect people afraid of loosing the voter base!

abc Tuesday, 23 April 2019 01:56 PM

Thanks, Vlad. Please send the KGB

Missaka Tuesday, 23 April 2019 01:59 PM

My Dear Putin, Unfortunately, currently bunch of western puppets governing our country and they don't bother about country or its people. We are waiting for a person like you to become a leader of our country, who can secure the country and put the economy in right path.

TWIZERIMANA Heritier Tuesday, 23 April 2019 02:12 PM

Our condolences and our prayers are with all the victims of Sri Lankans got affected by the terror attacks on easter sunday.

Chryshan K Tuesday, 23 April 2019 04:08 PM

Thanks for your offer for assistance. We need a strong leader in Sri Lanka like you who will send these terrorists to god for him to decide whether to pardon or not.

xyz Tuesday, 23 April 2019 04:42 PM

@Missaka. Fellows like you are always looking for a chance to be slaves under a dictator.

Asanka Tuesday, 23 April 2019 04:53 PM

With this government, we can be sure 100% that it would not happen.

Dilan Tuesday, 23 April 2019 06:14 PM

Thanks Mr President Putin. Here in Sri Lanka we don’t have strong leadership we too need a leader like you.

Ama de alwis Wednesday, 24 April 2019 12:47 PM

Mr.Putin please do the needful.we dont care and trust our corrupted politicians anymore.

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