Thursday, June 20, 2019

Malaysian PM Slams MH17 Inquiry, Says ‘No Proof’ Of Russian Involvement



Reuters: Malaysian PM says Russia being made a scapegoat for downing of flight MH17

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday Russia is being made a scapegoat for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and questioned the objectivity of the investigations into the 2014 disaster.

The international investigative team set up to look into the crash said on Wednesday three Russians and one Ukrainian will face murder charges for the deaths of 298 people aboard the flight that was shot down over eastern Ukraine.

“We are very unhappy, because from the very beginning it was a political issue on how to accuse Russia of the wrongdoing,” Mahathir told reporters at a government event.

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1 comment:

Rodger Ramster said...

I have to say, the statement of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad does not fill me with confidence. Malaysia's credibility is not strong, especially considering their cover-up of the disappearance of Malasia Airlines Flight 370.