The Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai was lit up in Russian flag colours as a tribute to victims of the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall, TASS reports.
The inscription of “the United Arab Emirates supports Russia” in Arabic and English appeared on the facade of the world’s tallest building. The action organized by the Dubai authorities and the development company Emaar lasted for several minutes.
The buildings of Khalifa University, the oil company ADNOC, the exhibition company ADNEC, and certain others were also lit up in the colours of the Russian flag, the WAM news agency said.
“This initiative of solidarity confirms categoric opposition of the UAE to all forms of violence and terrorism, which are aimed at destabilization and are incompatible with international law. It also evidences that UAE leaders and population support Russia and its people in struggle against terrorist attacks,” WAM informed.
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A terrorist attack was made in the Crocus City Hall in the city of Krasnogorsk near Moscow. The Russian Investigative Committee said that the death toll is 133, but may increase. According to the Russian Health Ministry, 147 people were injured. Eleven suspects involved in the terrorist attack have been apprehended, including four hitmen who were trying to make off heading towards the Ukrainian border. President Vladimir Putin declared March 24 a day of nationwide mourning.
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