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Condolences over the tragic death of Alexander Zakharchenko

August 31, 2018

Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences following the tragic death of Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic Alexander Zakharchenko.

The message reads:

Alexander Zakharchenko was a true leader for his people, a brave and determined man and a Donbass patriot. He protected his homeland during a difficult time, bore a great personal responsibility and led his people.

The contemptible murder of Alexander Zakharchenko is further evidence that those who have chosen a path of terror, violence and fear do not want to search for a peaceful political solution to the conflict or have a real dialogue with the people in the southeast, but thrive on destabilisation to bring the people of Donbass to their knees. This will not happen.

I believe that the organisers and executors will be punished for what they did.

I would like to once again express my condolences to Alexander Zakharchenko’s family and friends and to all the people of Donbass. Russia will always stand together with you.

August 31, 2018