Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy in connection with the death of ten French soldiers in Afghanistan as a result of an attack by extremists 2008-08-19 16:50:20 The message from the head of state reads, in particular: ”I ask that you convey my deep condolences to the relatives and friends of those who died on the battlefield and who executed the duties of the French military until the end. I also ask that you convey my best wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured soldiers“.