The message by the Russian Prime Minister to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Mohammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud reads:
“On behalf of the Russia Government and myself, I express our deepest condolences on the tragedy at Mecca’s Grand Mosque.
“We share the grief and suffering caused by the death of pilgrims during the sacred Muslim period of Hajj.
“Please convey our words of sympathy and compassion to the families and loved ones of those killed, and wishes of speedy recovery to those injured.”