Condolences to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping 2013-07-23 12:45:00 Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping following a devastating earthquake that has caused much loss of life in the province of Gansu. The President passed on words of sympathy for the victims’ families and wished a swift recovery to all who were injured. Russia is ready to provide any necessary assistance in the disaster relief effort.