Russian President Vladimir Putin is among several world leaders who have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the death of the British monarch.
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until she died in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her life and served as monarch of 15 of them at the time of her death.
What did Putin say about Queen Elizabeth II?
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended his condolences to Britain for the irreparable loss” of Queen Elizabeth, who died earlier in the day aged 96, Russian news agencies said. In a message to Charles, Britain’s new king, Putin said the Queen “rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as an authority on the world stage.
He added: I wish you courage and resilience in the face of this difficult, irreparable loss. May I ask you to pass on sincere condolences and support to members of the royal family and the entire people of Great Britain?
