Condolences to President of the Council of State of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez 2018-05-18 22:45:00 Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez over the numerous casualties resulting from the crash of a passenger airplane at Havana’s main airport. The President of Russia conveyed words of sympathy and support to friends and families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors of the crash. The plane of a domestic airline crashed during take-off at the airport of the Cuban capital. Over 100 people were on board the domestic flight.