The Sovereign Military Order of Malta was deeply shocked by the terrorist attack in Moscow which has caused many deaths and injuries among innocent civilians.

The Order of Malta strongly condemns this atrocity and firmly reiterates its opposition to all forms of violence.

Terrorism is a threat to the entire international community, whose members need to react jointly, showing their common determination to protect their values of peace, liberty and fraternity.

In this tragic moment, the Order of Malta expresses its profound sorrow for the victims, together with its sincere condolences and spiritual solidarity to their families.