Secretary-General Saddened over Deadly Mall Fire in Kemerovo, Russian Federation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is saddened to learn about the deadly fire at a shopping mall in the city of Kemerovo in the Russian Federation.  He wishes speedy recovery to the wounded and extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of the Russian Federation.