Condolences to President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai 2014-05-03 16:50:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai in connection with the numerous casualties and damage caused by a landslide in the Badakhshan province. The President of Russia addressed words of compassion and support to the victims’ families and wished speedy recovery to all those injured.