Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a cable of condolences to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El Sisi for victims of the Mar Gerges Church terrorist attack.

Putin strongly condemned the attack describing it as a "brutal act", according to a statement issued by the Kremlin on Sunday.

He further said that terrorists want to spread discrimination among people, adding that he is sure that the extremists will not reach their aim.

The Russian president stressed the importance of joint action to defeat terrorism.

Source: MENA