Russian Ambassador: “Such atrocities can’t be justified. It doesn’t matter what country you’re from or what your nationality is”

YEREVAN, 15 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia Ivan Volinkin has issued a statement on the crime that was committed in Gyumri.“I address all citizens of the Republic of Armenia. Today Gyumri bid its last farewell to the Avetisyans. Once again, I would like to express my condolences to the friends and relatives of the innocent victims of the crime that a normal person can’t understand.

Such atrocities can’t be justified. It doesn’t matter what country you’re from or what your nationality is. All the employees of the embassy share the pain of this loss with the fraternal people of Armenia. I am certain that the criminal will be punished by law.”