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| ‘Brutal, dreadful, cynical’: World leaders react to London attacks | ‘Brutal, dreadful, cynical’: World leaders react to London attacks |
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| Leaders and high-ranking officials from across the globe have condemned the London attacks that killed at least seven and injured nearly 50. Officials called the tragedy “brutal,” “dreadful,” and “cowardly.” | Leaders and high-ranking officials from across the globe have condemned the London attacks that killed at least seven and injured nearly 50. Officials called the tragedy “brutal,” “dreadful,” and “cowardly.” |
| In a show of support, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter of condolence to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, according to a statement published on the president’s website. | In a show of support, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter of condolence to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, according to a statement published on the president’s website. |
| “This crime shocks [us] with its cruelty and cynicism,” Putin said, adding that the world should join efforts in the fight against global terrorism. | |
| The president also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured in the attack. | The president also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured in the attack. |
| Putin’s French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, reiterated his country’s commitment to its long-standing ally. | Putin’s French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, reiterated his country’s commitment to its long-standing ally. |
| “In the face of this new tragedy, France is more than ever at Britain’s side. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones,” he wrote on Twitter. | “In the face of this new tragedy, France is more than ever at Britain’s side. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones,” he wrote on Twitter. |
| At least four French citizens were injured in the attack, Jean-Yves Le Drian, minister of Europe and foreign affairs, later said in a statement, as cited by FranceInfo. | At least four French citizens were injured in the attack, Jean-Yves Le Drian, minister of Europe and foreign affairs, later said in a statement, as cited by FranceInfo. |
| German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she learned about the attacks with “grief and dismay,” her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, tweeted. | German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she learned about the attacks with “grief and dismay,” her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, tweeted. |
| READ MORE: London Bridge terrorist act: At least 7 killed in vehicle ramming, stabbing attacks | READ MORE: London Bridge terrorist act: At least 7 killed in vehicle ramming, stabbing attacks |
| “Today, we are united across all borders in horror and sadness, but equally in determination. I stress for Germany: in the fight against all forms of terrorism, we stand firmly and decisively at Britain’s side,” Merkel said. | “Today, we are united across all borders in horror and sadness, but equally in determination. I stress for Germany: in the fight against all forms of terrorism, we stand firmly and decisively at Britain’s side,” Merkel said. |
| German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere also mourned the victims of the attack, saying that his country stands “together in the fight against the Terrorism.” | German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere also mourned the victims of the attack, saying that his country stands “together in the fight against the Terrorism.” |
| “After a dreadful night in London: all our thoughts are with our British friends and this wonderful, brave city,” German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said. | “After a dreadful night in London: all our thoughts are with our British friends and this wonderful, brave city,” German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said. |
| Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel also took to Twitter to show support for people in the UK. | Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel also took to Twitter to show support for people in the UK. |
| “A new tragedy in London, we all stand with UK,” he wrote. | “A new tragedy in London, we all stand with UK,” he wrote. |
| Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni called for a uniting of efforts in the fight against terrorism. | Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni called for a uniting of efforts in the fight against terrorism. |
| “London is once again under attack. Solidarity with the British Government and [let’s] joint efforts against terrorism,” he wrote. | “London is once again under attack. Solidarity with the British Government and [let’s] joint efforts against terrorism,” he wrote. |
| Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he is following the information about London attack “with sadness,” also expressing his solidarity with the families of the victims in the assaults. | Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he is following the information about London attack “with sadness,” also expressing his solidarity with the families of the victims in the assaults. |
| “Our solidarity and support to the authorities and to the British people,” he wrote. | “Our solidarity and support to the authorities and to the British people,” he wrote. |
| European Council President Donald Tusk has called London tragedy “a cowardly attack,” while EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker wrote that he was monitoring the situation “with horror.” | European Council President Donald Tusk has called London tragedy “a cowardly attack,” while EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker wrote that he was monitoring the situation “with horror.” |
| Words of support also came from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, saying his thoughts are “with all those affected by brutal London Bridge attacks.” | Words of support also came from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, saying his thoughts are “with all those affected by brutal London Bridge attacks.” |
| US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence also expressed condemnation of the assaults in Twitter posts. | US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence also expressed condemnation of the assaults in Twitter posts. |
| The prime minister of Canada also expressed his condolences, noting that he is monitoring the situation. | The prime minister of Canada also expressed his condolences, noting that he is monitoring the situation. |
| Australian authorities, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, said they have been briefed on the attack and stand firmly with the British people. | Australian authorities, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, said they have been briefed on the attack and stand firmly with the British people. |
| Turnbull later confirmed that two Australian citizens were affected by the tragedy, without providing details. | Turnbull later confirmed that two Australian citizens were affected by the tragedy, without providing details. |
| “Shocking and anguishing,” is how the Indian prime minister described the attack. | “Shocking and anguishing,” is how the Indian prime minister described the attack. |
| Malaysia slammed the attacks as “heinous acts.” | Malaysia slammed the attacks as “heinous acts.” |
| “Escalation of indiscriminate and chain terror attacks around the world is a warning sign for the international community,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said, condemning the attack. | “Escalation of indiscriminate and chain terror attacks around the world is a warning sign for the international community,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said, condemning the attack. |