Condolences to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German Chancellor Angela Merkel 2019-04-18 12:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and to Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel following the death of German citizens in a bus crush in Madeira. The President asked to convey his sincere sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims, and wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured.