Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, noting her authority on the international arena, as well as love and respect of her subjects, the Kremlin press office said Thursday.
"The most important events of the newest history of the United Kingdom are inseparably connected to Her Majesty’s name. For many decades, Elizabeth II rightly enjoyed love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the international arena," Putin said in his condolences to King Charles III.
Putin wished Charles III "courage and fortitude before the face of this great and irreplaceable loss."
"Please relay my honest condolences and words of support to the members of the Royal Family and all people of the United Kingdom," the telegram says.
The Buckingham Palace announced Elizabeth II’s demise on September 8. The Queen, who reigned for 70 years and 7 months - longer than anyone in the UK’s history - died aged 96. Her eldest son Charles, who took the regnal name of Charles III, has become the new monarch. A 10-day mourning was declared over the death of Elizabeth II, who was a formal head of state in 15 countries.
