Dutch investigation into MH17 crash ‘biased and politically-motivated’ says Russia

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Dutch investigation into MH17 crash ‘biased and politically-motivated’ says Russia

 

 

MOSCOW: -- Moscow has denounced as ‘biased’ an investigation into the downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

 

The Dutch inquiry found that a Russian-made missile hit the plane. It, the report stated, was launched from a Ukrainian village held by pro-Russian rebels.

 

Russia issued a statement saying it is “disappointed by the fact that the situation with the Boeing crash investigation hasn’t changed,” and adding that “the conclusions of the Dutch prosecutor’s office confirm that the inquiry was biased and politically-motivated.”

 

Almaz-Antey, the Russian state-owned anti-aircraft missile manufacturer which made the BUK used to shoot down the plane, said the findings presented by the Dutch team were based on a simulation of the crash, not reality.

 

“During today’s presentation real technical evidence was almost absent,” claimed Mikhail Malyshevsky, an adviser to the company’s Director General.

 

“Certain questions were not touched upon, and we at Almaz Antey believe this isn’t right.”

 

Both Ukraine and Russia operate BUK systems and have accused one another of being guilty of causing the crash.

 

This week, the foreign ministry released radar data purporting to show that no missile was fired at the plane from rebel-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine.

 

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the following allegation:
“To arbitrarily designate a guilty party and dream up the desired results has become the norm for our Western colleagues,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

 

“The investigation to this day continues to ignore incontestable evidence from the Russian side, despite the fact that Russia is practically the only one sending reliable information to them.”

 

Dutch investigators say they have not yet seen the newly-released data. However, they added that the evidence is strong and their conclusion is unlikely to change.

 

 

-- © Copyright Euronews 2016-09-29

[colinneil]

Russia has said the   inquiry is biased, of course they would say that.  Russia provided the missile the brought MH 17 down, then quickly moved the launcher back across the border.  Russia is responsible for the downing of that plane, and should be held accountable.

[stevenl]

The rebels tweeted the had downed a plane directly after the deed, the rocket was fired from rebel held territory, the Russians and rebels have come out with so many each other contradicting statements I have lost count.

 

Nothing political about the investigation.

 

[Somtamnication]

The only convincing part is the truck entering Russia with 1 of the 4 missiles missing. Case closed, Comrade Putin!! 

[dcpo]

Russia is basically the Donald Trump of international politics. Their target audience doesn't care about facts.

[chilli42]

What was it called .... plausible deniability?  Regardless it means nothing.  Even if Russia is caught red handed there is no accountability.  When the military of Western governments make blunders leading to loss of life at least there is compensation paid.

[elgordo38]

Where have I heard this song and dance before. It is somewhat like the phrase "we will defend ourselves vigorously" another overworked phrase. A world full of standard cliches. 

[Cats4ever]

6 hours ago, Somtamnication said:

The only convincing part is the truck entering Russia with 1 of the 4 missiles missing. Case closed, Comrade Putin!! 

Totally agree. I would also have been interested in the enquiry looking into commercial overflights of conflict zones and the safety of such flights. Who does it and who does not. Is there an authority that provides guidance or direction on such decisions?

[tartempion]

There are only two parties who could have downed that plane.

Bunch of cowards who don't have the guts to tell the world, coming clean would soothe the families of the victims. Criminals they are and will never pay for their crimes, disgusting.

[peergin]

Russia has a history of shooting down civilian airliners (and their passengers). Is there really ANYBODY anywhere -- outside Russia -- who believes their perennial lies??