Condolences to Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key 2010-11-24 12:00:00 Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key following the tragedy at the Pike River mine. The message reads, in part: “It was with real sorrow that I learned of the deaths of the miners at the Pike River mine. I express my profound condolences. We share the New Zealand people’s grief and send our words of sympathy and support to the miners’ families, who have suffered an irreplaceable loss. I hope that our feelings of solidarity will help to give the victims’ families and all New Zealanders the courage and steadfastness to get through this difficult hour.”