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"It was we who downed the plane": Intercepts of Russian proxies' comms revealed in MH17 trial

At a previous hearing, another batch of intercepts showed Russian General Sergei Dubinsky discussing the receipt of the Buk missile launcher (transferred from Russia) and its further transportation.

19:00, 10.06.2021

Bellingcat journo on MH17: All evidence confirms Russia brought in deadly launcher

If Russia wanted to establish the truth, they would simply cooperate with the investigation to the extent that they were asked to.

19:00, 08.06.2021

External hearing in MH17 case held first time at plane reconstruction site (Video)

Judges were able to inspect the aircraft body pieced together from wreckage.

14:50, 26.05.2021

Intercepted comms between Russians, proxy warlords reveal new details of MH17 downing

According to media, audio tapes have captured the voices of the two indictees in the MH17 downing case, Sergei Dubinsky and Igor Girkin.

19:00, 11.04.2021

ICC to make final ruling in MH17 case by late 2023 – media

The trial began on March 9, 2020.

11:05, 09.02.2021

MH17 downing: Netherlands not to blame Ukraine for open skies over Donbas

An independent investigation was conducted by the Flight Safety Foundation.

20:05, 06.02.2021

Reuters: MH17 judges reject request to investigate alternative crash scenarios

The hearing of the case will resume on February 1, 2021.

10:40, 26.11.2020

Minister Kuleba: Responsibility for downing of MH17 in Donbas inevitable

The ministers agreed to continue co-operation in order to establish justice and bring the offenders to justice.

15:29, 03.11.2020

Dutch FM comments on Russia's withdrawal from MH17 talks

The Netherlands does not rule out any options to achieve justice for the 298 victims and their loved ones.

21:58, 15.10.2020

Next block of MH17 hearings to resume on Nov 3

The defense will have the opportunity to submit the other requests for further investigation.

11:05, 29.09.2020

Relatives of MH17 crash to seek damages from suspects, lawyers say – media

The claims have not been filed yet because the lawyers have asked the court to first rule whether Dutch or Ukrainian law should be applied when requesting damages.

22:50, 31.08.2020

MH17 downing: Dutch court resuming hearings Aug 31 (Live stream)

The court will consider compensation claims by victims' families.

12:45, 31.08.2020

U.S. calls on Russia to help bring those responsible for MH17 downing to account (Video)

The United States stands firmly with Ukraine in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

15:29, 17.07.2020

MH17 anniversary: Ukraine calls on Russia to accept responsibility

The Ukrainian side commends the beginning of criminal proceedings that will inevitably bring to justice those responsible for the downing of MH17.

12:55, 17.07.2020

EU calls on Russia to accept responsibility for MH17

The EU reiterates its full support for all efforts to establish the truth.

15:59, 16.07.2020

Dutch government brings MH17 case against Russia before ECHR

The UN Security Council will be notified of this step as well.

17:20, 10.07.2020

MH17 case: Russia-controlled supervisor of 'DPR' terrorists detained in Kyiv

Ukraine's SBU service has recordings of phone calls where the detainee elaborates on a feud between the Russian intelligence service and the FSB over control of illegal armed formations' leaders in Donbas.

09:20, 08.07.2020

Court hearings on MH17 case to continue on June 22

The defense will have 1.5 weeks to prepare.

23:58, 10.06.2020

U.S. may have photos of MH17 missile, court hears

MH17 was shot down over an area where Ukrainian troops were fighting Russian-controlled forces.

18:30, 09.06.2020

Dutch MH17 trial resumes, defence seeks more time after COVID-19 break – media

The Netherlands holds Russia responsible, but the Kremlin has consistently denied involvement.

15:40, 08.06.2020

Russia pursues with compromising MH17 probe through its agents of influence – media

The Kremlin employs its "puppets, toward whitewashing Russia in the MH17 case", the report reads.

11:40, 26.05.2020

Key suspect in MH17 case arrested in occupied Donetsk – media

The terrorist was reportedly detained outside his house in occupied Donetsk on March 11. However, journalists claim the man was arrested in a criminal case non-related to MH17.

15:50, 14.05.2020

Kremlin comments on FSB senior operative's involvement in MH17 downing

Peskov's comment was more than brief.

13:20, 29.04.2020

Bellingcat: Key MH17 figure identified as senior FSB official

Burlaka was in a crucial role supervising militant activities in Donbas and authorizing the flow of weapons across the border, the investigation says.

16:20, 28.04.2020

Reuters: Dutch MH17 trial suspended until June 8 to give defense more time to prepare

Monday's session was held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak but was broadcast via an internet livestream.

09:00, 24.03.2020

Dutch MH17 trial to continue behind closed doors due to coronavirus – Reuters

The next hearing on March 23 will be closed to press and relatives of the victims

14:20, 17.03.2020

Divine retribution. Will The Hague Tribunal bring Russian killers of MH17 passengers to justice

The Dutch court held the first two hearings in the MH17 case and adjourned until March 23. Meanwhile, the Kremlin leaders have never been so close to the dock.

11:30, 16.03.2020

Analysis

Russia in MH17 case: avoiding punishment at all costs

18:00, 12.03.2020

Opinion

MH 17 victims' lawyer: Putin's name to be heard in court as he authorized Buk deployment

Victims demand $330 million in compensation from Russia in class action suit.

09:25, 11.03.2020

Ukrainian diplomat tells of MH17 trial's implications for Russia

If the court proves that those accused acted in coordination with Russian government officials, it will be much harder for the Kremlin to defend itself in the UN International Court of Justice.

10:40, 10.03.2020

Evidence against suspects in MH17 trial "100% solid" – envoy

The trial of the MH17 downing case was launched in the Netherlands March 9.

09:50, 10.03.2020

MH17 trial starts in Netherlands (Video)

The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands is prosecuting the four suspects for bringing down the airplane.

16:23, 09.03.2020

Zelensky tells of expectations from MH17 trial

The trial in the Hague starts on March 9.

23:20, 08.03.2020

Relatives of MH17 victims stage rally outside Russian embassy in The Hague

Relatives of MH17 victims demand a fair trial to identify and prosecute those responsible

20:40, 08.03.2020

NATO Secretary General on MH17 trial: All countries have responsibility to fully cooperate

The trial is scheduled to start in the Netherlands on March 9.

22:58, 06.03.2020

Dutch government informs UN Security Council on MH17 trial

Last June the Public Prosecution Service decided to prosecute the four individuals.

20:29, 06.03.2020

MH17 trial: Russia's GRU tried to hinder, influence probe on multiple fronts, Dutch report says

This included meddling, hacking, theft, and other spycraft efforts.

14:00, 06.03.2020

MH17 case: Think tank predicts Russia's stance during trial

Russia seeks to convince the court of the primacy of circumstances over cause.

13:00, 05.03.2020

Dutch court: Do not come to MH17 trial if you are showing coronavirus symptoms – Reuters

The trial will start as planned on March 9, the court said.

17:55, 03.03.2020

Dutch-led investigation has eyewitness to Russian missile launch – media (Video)

The recently released intercepted phone calls mention the Russian defense minister, the deputy director of Russian intelligence, and a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

17:50, 24.02.2020

CBS News: MH17 prosecutor says Russians "haven't been helpful at all"

The trial of the suspects in the downing of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing over Donbas in the summer of 2014 will begin on March 9, 2020.

23:59, 21.02.2020

Dutch refused Moscow request to try MH17 Russian suspects there – media

If the case eventually goes to trial, the four may be tried in absentia under Dutch law.

10:30, 13.02.2020

Facebook removes Russian accounts over Ukraine interference

The individuals behind the accounts posed as locals as part of what appears to be a military intelligence operation.

22:30, 12.02.2020

Terrorist leader Girkin says not to testify in MH17 trial

The Russian national says he doesn't recognize charges pressed against him.

16:00, 04.02.2020

Dutch prosecution serves charges on four MH17 defendants – media

The Joint Investigation Team announced the names of four suspects in the crash in June 2019.

09:20, 04.02.2020

MH17 suspect Tsemakh reportedly killed in Moscow late in Jan – Russian media

Tsemakh is said to have left for Moscow on business on January 26, 2020, after which the connection with him was lost.

16:03, 31.01.2020

ECHR rejects ban on MH17 suspect Tsemakh's extradition to Netherlands

Tsemakh's lawyer Anatoly Kucherena said that "despite such a decision by the Strasbourg court, he will continue to look for other ways to protect Tsemakh's interests."

15:45, 30.01.2020

MH17 case: One of suspects ready to stand trial (Video)

The court did not disclose the name of the suspect.

13:27, 28.01.2020

"Witness for The Hague": Guard of MH17 crash site detained in Donbas (Photo)

The criminal activity of the man was confirmed by photos from his page on a social network.

16:20, 10.01.2020

Russian TV propagandist Ernst on fake MH17 footage: "We made a mistake"

However, he declined to accept the official report on the downing of the passenger plane.

11:20, 11.12.2019