Kremlin Denounces U.N. Ruling on Malaysian Flight MH17 Tragedy
The Kremlin has dismissed the U.N. aviation council's ruling that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, killing all 298 aboard. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the investigation, citing Russia's exclusion from the process and disagreement with its conclusions.
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The Kremlin has unequivocally rejected a ruling by the United Nations aviation council, which held Russia accountable for the 2014 downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine, costing 298 lives.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia was not involved in the U.N.'s investigative process, casting doubt on the credibility of its findings.
The tragic incident occurred on July 17, 2014, when Flight MH17 was shot down amid heightened conflict between pro-Russian forces and Ukraine, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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