MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to President Ashraf Ghani after the Kabul suicide attack on Saturday and said that Russia is ready to fight terror with Afghanistan.
"The head of the Russian state strongly condemned this cynical crime committed against peaceful citizens and reiterated readiness to continue the most active cooperation with the authorities and people of Afghanistan in fighting all forms of terrorism," Russian media quoted a Kremlin statement as saying.
The attack was the first of its kind at a peaceful demonstration in the country. The suicide bombers joined thousands of Afghans before detonating their explosives in a crowded spot at the Dehmazang Circle.
The United Nations Assisted Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also condemned the attack against a peaceful demonstration.