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'Shocking Cynicism': Putin Sends Condolences to Canada Over Quebec Mosque Attack

© REUTERS / Mathieu BelangerPolice officers are seen near a mosque after a shooting in Quebec City, January 29, 2017
Police officers are seen near a mosque after a shooting in Quebec City, January 29, 2017 - Sputnik International
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sent a message of condolences to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over a recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Quebec City, the Kremlin said.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — At least six people were reportedly killed and eight were wounded in an attack by a group of gunmen on the Islamic Cultural Center in Canada's Quebec City late Sunday [01:00 GMT Monday], which was classified by the Canadian authorities as a terrorist attack.

"Accept my deep condolences in connection with the tragedy in Quebec. The murder of people who gathered for a prayer in a mosque is shocking by its degree of violence and cynicism," Putin wrote in a telegram.

The Russian president also expressed support to families and relatives of the victims, wishing speedy recovery for those who had been injured.

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