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thwarted attempt

Russian Spy Tried To Penetrate War Crimes Court, Say Dutch

Dutch intelligence said the spy works for Russia's GRU military intelligence service and posed as a Brazilian national.

'i am not guilty'

'Acquit Me,' Russian MH17 Suspect Tells Dutch Judges

The long-running trial over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine is coming to a close.

Netherlands Halts Visas at Moscow Embassy After Diplomat Expulsions

The embassy made the “tough and sad decision” to halt visa services after its entire visa section was expelled.

coordinated action

EU Countries Expel Dozens of Russian Diplomats

The Russian diplomats are suspected of spying.

trial in absentia

Dutch Prosecutors Call for Life in Prison for MH17 Suspects

The four suspects are accused of launching the missile that hit the plane over war-torn eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people.

closing arguments

Dutch Prosecutors Say MH17 Suspects 'Served Military Interests'

Four suspects are being tried in absentia for launching a BUK missile that hit flight MH17 over war-torn eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Russia Wins Latest Round of $50-Bln Yukos Case

Russia had been ordered to pay $50 billion to former shareholders in the oil giant before the Dutch Supreme Court's ruling.

Dutch Say Russian Jets Buzzed Warship in Black Sea

The incident last Thursday involved the frigate HNMLS Evertsen.

espionage accusation

Dutch Expel 2 Russian Diplomats for Spying – Intelligence Service

The Dutch intelligence service said the two Russians were part of a spy network targeting hi-tech industries.

Russia Suffers New Blow in $50Bln Yukos Case

The Dutch Supreme Court "dismissed the Russian Federation's application to suspend enforcement" of the payout.

Russia Pulls Out of MH17 Talks With Australia, Netherlands

Moscow said the Dutch government's move to take Russia to Europe's human rights court over MH17 made trilateral talks “meaningless.”

diplomatic protest

Russia Summons Netherlands Diplomat Over Spying Accusations

Russia said "spy equipment" had been discovered in the official car of the Russian military attache in the Netherlands.

thwarted defense

MH17 Suspect's Lawyers Say Pandemic Stymying Defense

The high-profile trial over the shooting down of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 resumed on Monday.

hair-trigger alert

Dutch Military Almost Sent 1,000 Troops to MH17 Crash Site – Telegraaf

The planned deployment aimed to secure the crash site for aid workers and investigators to access the remains.

layers of evidence

MH17 Investigators Have an Eyewitness, Dutch Prosecutor Says

The prosecutor's interview comes two weeks ahead of the first court hearing into the tragedy over eastern Ukraine.

Dutch Refused Moscow's Request to Try Russian MH17 Suspects There, Minister Says

Allowing Russia to prosecute the three Russian suspects in the downing of MH17 "will not be considered."

unchanged stance

Russia Questions Authenticity of Dutch MH17 Phone Intercepts

The world is awash with "fake news," the Foreign Ministry said.

Back to donbass

Key MH17 Suspect Tsemakh Says Netherlands Offered Him Citizenship

Tsemakh also said that he considers himself a victim of Ukrainian terrorism.

Dutch Leader Reports ‘Confidential’ MH17 Discussion With Putin

The details of their conversation were kept secret “because of the extremely high sensitivity of the subject.”

Russia Says Ready for Talks With Netherlands on MH17

Earlier this week the Dutch government were "increasingly confident" that Russian officials would be willing to meet for private talks.

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