Ukraine expresses condolences and support to French people

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns an act of terror in Nice, France, and calls on the international society to prevent displays of violence, the ministry’s press service reports. 

“By turning the celebration of the national holiday of the French Republic into a bloody tragedy, terrorists have encroached on the sacred to every Frenchman, encroached upon the supreme value - human life,” reads the statement.

The Foreign Ministry claimed that Ukraine strongly condemns all acts of terrorism and calls on the international community to give a decisive rebuff to any manifestation of violence and hatred.

"We are speaking today to the French people that in recent years have suffered terrible losses from terrorists -. Ukraine is with you today. The Ukrainians are mourning with you over innocent victims of the cruel terror. This tragedy is a common pain of Ukraine and France. Today Ukraine is Nice,” reads the statement.

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