Vladimir Putin congratulates King Charles III on his ascension to the British throne: 'I wish Your Majesty success'

The death of Queen Elizabeth II led to the ascension of King Charles III to the British throne.

Putin wrote a letter to the king from the Kremlin.

"Thank you for accepting my sincere congratulations on your ascension to the throne," the note said. I wish you good luck and good health.

—Russian Embassy, UK (@RussianEmbassy) September 10, 2022

Putin sent his sympathies to the king after learning of his death.

He wrote that Elizabeth II enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage.

I wish you strength in the face of this loss. I want you to convey your sympathies to the members of the royal family and the people of Great Britain.

The British royal family has been steadfast in their support of Ukraine, which Russia invaded beginning in February, sparking a devastating conflict and sparking an international humanitarian crisis.

The United Kingdom is one of the founding members of the NATO organization.