✉️ President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to the mother and wife of Shinzo Abe in connection with his death:

🕯 The hand of a criminal cut short the life of an outstanding statesman who headed the Government of Japan for a long time, and who accomplished a lot towards the development of good relations between our countries.

We maintained regular contacts with Shinzo Abe, and his wonderful personal and professional qualities were in full evidence on these occasions. All those who knew him will always retain the bright memory of this magnificent person in their hearts.