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Dutch Government Takes Russia to European Court Over MH17

Russia denies allegations that one of its missiles brought down the flight in 2014.

Defense Lawyers Allowed to Examine MH17 Wreckage

Lawyers for one of the suspects said they wanted to probe alternative theories for the plane's downing.

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.

MH17 Suspect Admits ‘Moral Responsibility’ for Downing Jet

Igor Girkin remained adamant that the pro-Russian separatists under his command “did not bring down the plane.”

Key MH17 Suspect Detained in East Ukraine: BBC Russia

Former fellow soldiers told BBC Russia they believe he was detained in order to shield him from a kidnapping attempt by Ukraine.

MH17 investigation

Senior Russian FSB Officer Named as Key MH17 Figure: Bellingcat

Col. Gen. Andrei Burlaka is two steps removed from FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov, who answers directly to President Putin.

MH17 Trial Suspended Until June, Giving Defense More Time to Prepare

Three Russians and one Ukrainian face preliminary charges of murder and of causing an aircraft to crash.

Dutch MH17 Trial to Continue Behind Closed Doors Due to Coronavirus

The trial in the Netherlands over the downing of Flight MH17 will continue behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak.

MH17 Trial Postponed as Prosecution Slams Russian 'Misinformation'

The defense team for one of the four suspects has asked for additional time.

MH17 Trial Begins With Emotion and Legal Technicalities

None of the murder suspects will be present for the hearings.

IN SEARCH OF JUSTICE

Everything You Need to Know About the MH17 Trial

At a highly secured court near Amsterdam, four men will be tried for the death of the 298 victims on the ill-fated flight.

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.

Share of Russians Who Believe Their Country Shot Down MH17 Rises Five-Fold

A new poll shows 60% of Russians still believe Ukraine downed the plane.

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."

opinion Christo Grozev

Iran Admitted to Shooting Down Ukraine's Airliner. Why Hasn't Russia Done the Same With MH17?

Without owning up to its mistake, Russia will forever be remembered as the country that just kept lying.

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Airing Fake MH17 Image Was a 'Mistake,' Russian State TV Chief Admits

“Yes, we’re human, we made a mistake, but not on purpose,” Konstantin Ernst told The New Yorker's Joshua Yaffa.

Russia Refused Dutch Request to Hand Over MH17 Suspect, Investigation Says

Russia does not extradite its own citizens, but Dutch prosecutors said there was no impediment because Tsemakh is a Ukranian citizen.

unchanged stance

Russia Questions Authenticity of Dutch MH17 Phone Intercepts

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

MH17 Crash Probe Releases Intercepted Calls Between East Ukraine Rebels and Russian Officials

An international investigation published the calls it says connects pro-Russian separatist fighters to high-ranking Russian officials.

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