The message of condolences runs: "It was with deep sorrow that we learned from the air disasters that have befallen your country and people. We were profoundly shocked by this news. We must do our utmost to protect precious human lives.
Although at the moment there is nothing that could relieve the pain of mourning families, I beg you to accept and to convey to the families of those killed and to the whole people of Russia my personal and the Estonian people's deepest condolences."
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, August 25, 2004
