The U.S. Government has condemned Monday’s assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, in Ankara.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in a statement, described the attack as “despicable”.
“The United States condemns the assassination today in Ankara of Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, the Russian people, and with the other victims who were injured in this shooting.”
The U.S. offered to assist Russia and Turkey to unravel the mystery behind the attack.
“We stand ready to offer assistance to Russia and Turkey as they investigate this despicable attack.
“This attack was also an assault on the right of all diplomats to safely and securely advance and represent their nations around the world,” Kerry said. (NAN)