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Putin expresses condolences to Nepal over earthquake deaths

Moscow, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the authorities of Nepal regarding the material and human damage caused by the earthquake that occurred in that country, the Kremlin revealed today.

“Dear Mr. President, dear Prime Minister, please accept my deepest condolences for the tragic consequences of the devastating earthquake in the west of your country. I ask to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to the family and friends of the victims,” the message says. of the Russian leader Previously the media revealed that the death toll from the earthquake in Nepal exceeded 120 people.

Previously, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported that a 6.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in said Asian country; but the German Research Center for Geosciences later lowered the figure to 5.7, and the USGS pegged it at 5.6.

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed deep condolences on the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake on his X social media account and ordered security agencies to launch rescue operations.

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