ATHENS, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Greek leaders on Monday expressed condolences over the victims of the blaze at the shopping mall at Kemerovo in Russia which caused at least 56 casualties on Sunday.

Through the Greek embassy to Moscow, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos conveyed his deep condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the victims and wishes for the swift recovery of the injured.

The Greek Foreign Ministry also expressed the Greek government's sorrow over the tragedy in a tweet.

"We are deeply saddened by news on deadly blaze in Kemerovo, Russia. Our thoughts go out to the victims' families and all those affected. We extend our sincere condolences to the Russian government and people and wish speedy recovery to all injured," read the comment posted on social media.