Russian President Vladimir
Putin and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy have sent
messages to Premier Paolo Gentiloni, with dozens feared dead
after a mountain hotel in Abruzzo was hit by an avalanche.
"I express my profound condolences for the death of the
people due to the avalanche in Abruzzo," read the telegram sent
by Putin, Tass reported.
"I ask you to pass on my words of sincere compassion to the
relatives and loved-ones of the dead. May courage not abandon
them in this difficult moment".
Rajoy said was "moved" and offered "any help" Gentiloni
considered useful.
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