On behalf of the whole UEL Group, Mr. Kox expressed sincere condolences to the people of Russia, the relatives of the victims and wish for a speedy recovery to those who were wounded after the metro blast in St. Petersburg. The images of lives lost and people injured in St. Petersburg are heart breaking. The UEL Group stands with Russia in the fight against the extremist groups and terrorists who continue to cause senseless harm to innocent people. One week earlier, Mr. Kox carried out a two-day working visit to St. Petersburg to address the issue of international terrorism.