THE WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT: Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov
The United States strongly condemns the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, in Ankara today, which reportedly also left others wounded. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of Ambassador Karlov and the other victims, and we offer our condolences to the Russian people and Government. This heinous attack on a member of the diplomatic corps is unacceptable, and we stand united with Russia and Turkey in our determination to confront terrorism in all of its forms.
REF: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/12/19/statement-nsc-spokesperson-ned-price-assassination-russian-ambassador
Editor's note: President Obama didn't have anything to say on this? He had his spokesman make a statement instead? What, too busy?
UN NEWS CENTER: UN condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
19 December 2016 – Strongly condemning the assassination today of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council emphasized that there is no justification for targeting diplomatic personnel and civilians.
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=55837#.WFlaDPkrIps
US STATE DEPT: The Assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov
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.
We stand ready to offer assistance to Russia and Turkey as they investigate this despicable attack, which was also an assault on the right of all diplomats to safely and securely advance and represent their nations around the world.
REF: http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2016/12/265774.htm
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