Singapore joins countries around the world in denouncing the deadly Moscow attack.

United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms today’s terrorist attack”, spokesman Farhan Haq said in a statement.

The White House sent its condolences to the victims of the “terrible” shooting. “The images are just horrible and just hard to watch,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping “strongly condemned” the attack and sent his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Xi “stressed that China opposes all forms of terrorism, strongly condemns the terrorist attack and firmly supports the Russian government’s efforts to safeguard its national security and stability”, Xinhua news agency said.

Singaporeans in Russia who require consular assistance should contact:

Singapore Embassy in Moscow
Tel: +7 499 241 37 02 during office hours, or the 24-hour emergency hotline +7 906 009 00 69

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hours)
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