Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez, following a devastating oil refinery explosion. The message reads, n part:
“I express my profound condolences over the tragic explosion in Venezuela at the Amuay Oil Refinery that has killed many people and caused great damage.
Please pass on my sincere condolences to the victims’ relatives and friends, my best wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured, and my words of sympathy and support to the entire Venezuelan people.”