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President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to French President Jacques Chirac following the crash of a passenger plane on Venezuelan territory that cost the lives of French citizens

August 17, 2005

The telegram reads, in particular:

“Please accept my sincere condolences.

On behalf of all Russians, I ask you to pass on our words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims of this tragedy.”

August 17, 2005