Australia Names Putin Among Five Held Responsible for MH17 Tragedy at 10th Anniversary Ceremony
July 18, 2024Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop named five men, including Vladimir Putin, as responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
The announcement was made during a solemn ceremony at Parliament House marking the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
The men were linked to firing the missile that killed 298 passengers and crew.
Australia vowed to hold Russia accountable despite diplomatic challenges.
The ceremony honored the victims, including 38 Australian residents, with their loved ones still grieving the loss.
A poignant poem read by a family member of two victims captured the ongoing quest for justice for those affected by the disaster.
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news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site • Jul 17, 2024
Wong’s new warning to Russia over MH17The Sydney Morning Herald • Jul 17, 2024
The five names that shrouded a terrible anniversaryShepparton News • Jul 17, 2024
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