This photo taken from video released by the Russia Emergency Situations Ministry press service shows a part of the wreckage of a missing Antonov An-26 missing plane found near its destination airport outside the town of Palana, in Russia's Far East, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (PHOTO / RUSSIA EMERGENCY SITUATIONS MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP)
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolence to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the recent crash of a Russian passenger plane.
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In his message, Xi said he was shocked to learn that the plane unfortunately crashed in the Kamchatka Territory, killing all passengers and crew members on board.
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On behalf of the Chinese government and people as well as in his own name, Xi expressed deep condolences over the victims, and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families.