'We must fight back' Vladimir Putin calls for action

'We must fight back' Vladimir Putin calls for action after Bastille Day terror attack

RUSSIA has called on the world must unite in the fightback against extremists, declaring "terrorists only understand force, and we must use it".

By Henry Holloway / Published 15th July 2016
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The Kremlin have said they are ready to work with France on all anti-terrorist operations following the awful attack which left at least 84 people dead.

Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, a 31-year-old Tunisian father-of-three living in Nice, drove a lorry through the crowds watching the Bastille Day fireworks along the Nice seafront.

ISIS have reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack, and witnesses said the man was shouting "Allahu Akbar".

Vladimir Putin called for humanity to unite in order to defeat terrorism and sent a personal telegram to French President Francois Hollande.

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Attack in Nice leaves 84 dead

Friday, 15th July 2016
84 people have been killed and 100 more injured in the southern French city of Nice after a lorry was 'deliberately driven' into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in a confirmed terrorist attack.
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French police forces and forensic officers stand next to a truck that ran into a crowd celebrating the Bastille Day
Speaking at the Asia Europe Meeting in Monogolia, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said:

"Terrorism has no boundaries and is a common threat both for Europe and Asia. As of now, there are 80 victims including children, a large number of tourists.

"According to media reports there are EU and Russian citizens among the victims.

"We must find answers to such challengers, to show solidarity, to take to show solidarity, to do everything we can to fight against terrorism.

"Especially since terrorists and their sponsors only understand force, and we must use it

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