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Minister for Europe sends condolences following Rostov air crash

Minister for Europe David Lidington has sent condolences following the air crash in Rostov, Russia, on Saturday 19 March.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon David Lidington CBE
• Published: 19 March 2016

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Minister for Europe David Lidington said:

“I was saddened to learn about the loss of so many lives in the plane crash in Rostov-on-Don in Russia earlier today. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those killed. The UK stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to the Russian authorities.”

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Published 19 March 2016