Did Russia get punished for MH17?
Did Russia get punished for MH17? Last year, a Dutch court found two Russians and a Ukrainian guilty of murder or their part in the downing of MH17, sentencing them to life in prison.
Why did Putin shoot down MH17?
The passenger aircraft was hit by a Russian-made missile over Ukraine, killing nearly 300 people. Prosecutors said there was evidence that Mr Putin decided to provide heavy weaponry to Moscow-backed separatists. There is no suggestion that Mr Putin ordered the aircraft be shot down.
Was flight mh370 ever found?
The plane was never found, and the fate of its 237 passengers remain unknown.
Are MH17 and MH370 related?
While the debris of MH17 was found and pieced together, MH370 has never been recovered. Investigative journalist Jeff Wise, in his 2015 book 'The Plane That Wasn't There', set out an argument that linked the two disasters together, claiming that it was possible that the same perpetrator was responsible for both.
Was Ukraine responsible for MH17?
In November last year a Dutch court convicted two Russian men and a Ukrainian national in absentia of murder for their role in the shooting down of Flight MH17 with the loss of 298 passengers and crew, and handed them life sentences.
Was MH17 a war crime?
Human rights judges have said cases against Russia for the shooting down of flight MH17 and other alleged war crimes can proceed to trial, as they ruled that separatist-held areas of eastern Ukraine were under the effective control of the Russian Federation.
Did Boeing pay families of crash victims?
Boeing has pledged $100 million to a fund for victims' families and communities unrelated to litigation. It agreed to pay $500 million to victims' beneficiaries as part of its broader $2.5 billion Justice Department settlement.
Is it safe to fly over Russia?
15, 2022. United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said flying over Russia constitutes a risk that many carriers including his own won't take, while airlines from China or India enjoy a competitive advantage as they continue to traverse the airspace.