Matviyenko: Terrorist attacks in Paris are a challenge to the whole of humanity

The Russian Federation Council Speaker, Valentina Matviyenko, expressing her condolences to the Chairman of the French Senate, Gerard Larchet, stated that the terrorist attacks in Paris are a challenge to the whole of humanity.

"With deep sorrow I learned of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris. Their victims were absolutely innocent people. It is a challenge to the whole of mankind, the entire world civilization," the speaker of the Federation Council said.

She also noted that Russia strongly condemns these crimes, Interfax reported.