Un Agency Rules Russia Shot Down Malaysian Passenger Jet In 201
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UN Aviation Body Rules Russia Responsible for MH17 Downing
Above: Lawyers attend the judges' assessment of the MH17 wreckage reconstruction on May 26, 2021, in Reijen, Netherlands, ahead of a critical stage in the murder trial. Image copyright: Piroschka van de Wouw - Pool/Getty Images news via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Russia narrative
The ICAO ruling represents a crucial step toward justice and accountability, firmly establishing Russia's responsibility for this horrific act of violence against civilians. The evidence is clear and compelling, including the missile's Russian origin and the chain of command leading to Moscow, making it imperative for Russia to accept responsibility and provide compensation to victims' families.
Pro-Russia narrative
The investigation and subsequent rulings are politically motivated and biased against Russia, conducted without proper Russian participation or consideration of alternative scenarios. The conclusions ignore the complex military situation in eastern Ukraine at the time and fail to consider Ukrainian military activities in the region that could have led to the tragedy.