Russia calls for jointly combating terrorism with India, other nations

New Delhi, Mar 30: Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said on Saturday that his country is committed to fighting terrorism together with India and other nations, as he highlighted the strong statement of support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The remarks came after a dastardly terror attack near Moscow on March 22 left more than 140 people dead and several injured as terrorists, reportedly dressed in camouflage uniforms, stormed the Crocus City Hall, opening fire and setting off explosives.

"Russia is committed to decisively fight the menace of terrorism together with India and other countries bilaterally and multilaterally," Ambassador Alipov said in a post on X.

"Strong statements of support to Russia and rejection of terrorism in all manifestations were made by Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of political parties, ministers, senior officials and public activists," he added.

He also "highly appreciated" the sentiments towards the victims, their kin, and the Russian government shown by the people of India and other countries.