Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to Prime Minister of the Republic of India Manmohan Singh following a natural disaster that claimed many lives and caused extensive destruction 2010-04-15 18:00:00 The message reads, in part: ”Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of all Russian people. If needed, we are ready to help our friends, the people of India, to overcome this disaster.“ A severe tropical storm swept through the north-eastern states of India causing much loss of life and vast destruction.