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Singapore condemns killing of Russian Ambassador in Ankara

Xinhua, December 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore on Tuesday condemned the killing of Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement that there can be no justification for such a despicable act, particularly against a diplomat.

The ministry offered condolences to the family of Karlov and the Russian people.

Andrei Karlov was attacked at the opening of an art exhibition in Ankara on Monday. Endit