Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described as “a terrible crime” committed against the Avetisyan family in Gyumri and offered deep condolences to the Armenian people.

Lavrov recalled that he had a phone conversation with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian on Tuesday to express condolences on the death of six-month-old Seryozha Avetisyan.

Six members of his family had been  killed last week, while six-month-old Seryozha died in hospita on Monday. Valery Permyakov, a serviceman of the 102nd Russian Military Base in the city, stands accused in this crime.

The soldier is charged under Russian law, with “the murder of more than two people,” and “desertion with a service weapon.” The Investigative Committee of Armenia also has launched a criminal case on the murders.