"Russia appeals to all states, oranizations and individuals, all friends and partners for assitance in this work [searching for terrorists], to ensure those responsible are brought to justice," the statement read.
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday the start of an international search for the organizers of the terrorist attack that downed a Russian airliner over Egypt's Sinai.
"The Russian Foreign Ministry, in accordance with an instruction by Russian President Vladimir Putin, hereby notifies all foreign partners that Russia's competent authorities have begun the search for perpetrators," the ministry said in a statement.
"The search will continue until all those involved in the crime are identified, found and brought to justice, wherever they may be. In this regard, the Russian Federation calls on all states, organizations and individuals, all friends and partners to assist in this work, so that those responsible are punished accordingly," the statement continues.
The ministry also called on the UN Security Council to finalize without delay the draft resolution submitted by Russia on September 30, aimed at establishing a broad coalition against terrorism.
A Russian Airbus A321 crashed en route from Egypt’s resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg on October 31, leaving no survivors. Earlier in the day, Russia officially concluded the crash was a terrorist act due to an explosion of a homemade explosive device on board.
