The Russian president is one of many world leaders, for better or worse, with whom the Queen has come into contact during her reign (Image: Getty)

After the queen’s death, Vladimir Putin wrote a letter to King Charles.

The Russian president offered his condolences despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and public support for the Queen.

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky also paid tribute to the Queen at Balmoral after his death was announced.

One of the last official messages he issued during his reign was respect for the Ukrainian people.

The memorandum from the Russian leader to the new king stated:

“The most important events in the recent history of Great Britain are inextricably linked to Her Majesty’s name.

Over the decades, Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her vassals and authority on the world stage.


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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was inaugurated by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

She died at the age of 96 at her Balmoral home, surrounded by her family, including her son and heir to the throne, Prince Charles, and her grandchildren, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William and the Duke of Sussex. The prince. Harry.

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“I pray for your courage and perseverance in the face of such a great and irreparable loss.

“My deepest condolences and sympathies to the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain.

Zelensky tweeted: “Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“On behalf of the people, I would like to express my deepest condolences to @RoyalFamily, the UK and the Commonwealth for this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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The Queen marked Ukraine’s Independence Day last month with a moving tribute to the country and its people.

He wrote: “To Your Excellency and the people of Ukraine, my sincere congratulations on your Independence Day celebrations.

“In this very difficult year, I hope that today is a time for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people around the world to celebrate their culture, history and identity. May there be better times ahead.”

The queen met President Vladimir Putin at Buckingham Palace during an official visit to the United Kingdom in 2003.

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