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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