International prosecutors said they had found “strong indications” Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the use in Ukraine of a Russian missile system which shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over the east of the country in 2014. | Reuters
But prosecutor Digna van Boetzelaer told a news conference in The Hague the investigation had now “reached its limit”.The Kremlin, which has repeatedly denied any Russian state involvement in the past, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Piet Ploeg, who lost his brother in the downing and heads a foundation representing MH17 victims, said he was disappointed the investigation had stalled, but was glad prosecutors had laid out their evidence for Putin’s involvement. Prosecutors said on Wednesday they could not identify the specific soldiers responsible for operating the missile system, which came from Russia’s 53rd brigade in Kursk.The first was a 2014 conversation between Russian officials in which one indicated Putin’s approval was necessary before a request for equipment made by the separatists could be granted.
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