Putin meets Serbian President Vucic for talks in Sochi

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the families of victims of a coal mine fire in Kemerovo region which killed 11, injured more than 40 and trapped dozens. He spoke during his meeting with Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday in Sochi.

Putin added that the rescuers were "doing everything they can, but unfortunately the situation is not getting better." The two leaders also touched on an expiring natural gas export contract between both countries.