He made the corresponding statement opening an operational meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council.

“I ask the Russian government, regional authorities to do everything to support the affected people and the families of the victims,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Putin noted that he is in constant communication on this topic with the Governor of the Kemerovo Region, Sergei Tsivilev. 

On November 25, an accident occurred at the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kuzbass, as a result of which 51 people died and dozens were injured.

According to preliminary data, the explosion of methane is believed to be the cause of the accident at the mine.

The Investigative Committee has already opened a case on the negligence of Rostekhnadzor employees.

Two criminal cases will be investigated in the central office of the UK.

Also, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the creation of a government commission on the tragedy at the Listvyazhnaya mine.