This was reported in the Kremlin.

“The President of the Republic of the Congo expressed deep condolences and feelings of solidarity with Russia in connection with the barbaric terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall,” the statement said.

In addition, Putin and Sassou Nguesso discussed the progress in implementing the agreements reached following the meeting of the two presidents at the Russia-Africa summit.

The President of the Congo highly appreciated the work of Russian epidemiologists in eliminating the outbreak of infectious diseases in the Congo.

Earlier, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of the transition period of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goita.