Riyadh, Rajab 6, 1438, Apr 3, 2017, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of condolences to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation on the criminal explosion that took place in the Russian city of Petersburg metro. In the cable, the Deputy Crown Prince said: "I received the news of the criminal explosion that took place in the Russian city of Petersburg metro. I strongly denounced and condemned this criminal and cowardly act which is condemned by all divine religions and international norms and conventions. I offered condolences to Your Excellency, the families of the victims and the Russian people, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured." --SPA 00:51 LOCAL TIME 21:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w368667