Statement by the EEAS Spokesperson on the explosion in the Saint Petersburg metro:

Our thoughts go out to the people of Russia, and in particular to those who have lost loved ones in today’s explosion in the Saint Petersburg metro. We wish a swift recovery to those who have been injured.

The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms all acts of violence.

The High Representative/Vice-President, Federica Mogherini has sent condolences on behalf of the European Union to Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov.