To His Excellency Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation

I am deeply saddened by the news of numerous casualties resulting from the crash of the An-24 passenger plane in the Amur region.

In light of this tragedy, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the families and loved ones of the victims, on behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan.

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 24 July 2025