The message says:
“On behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation and me personally, please accept my profound condolences over the terrorist attack at the Istanbul airport, in which so many citizens of Turkey and other countries have been killed and injured.
We strongly condemn this heinous crime. This tragedy has again drawn the attention of the international community to the importance of standing together against the threat of international terrorism.
Mr Prime Minister, please convey our sympathy and support to the families of the dead and wishes of a rapid recovery to those wounded in the attack.”