On July 24, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the heavy casualties caused by the crash of a passenger plane in Russia.

Xi Jinping said he was shocked to learn that a passenger plane had crashed in Russia's Amur Region, causing heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi Jinping expressed deep condolences to the victims and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families.