G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to explain its role in the fall of MH17

The Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven industrialized countries called on Russia to "report on its role" in the destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which killed 298 people, including 37 in Australia. 19659002] July 17 marks the fourth anniversary of the Boeing 777 explosion from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur by a missile that was allegedly fired by Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine.

The BUK anti-aircraft system used to shoot down the plane belonged to the Russian Army

Australia and the Netherlands, whose citizens made up the most pbadengers on the plane. aircraft, both held Russia responsible for cooperating with investigators.

Russia denied any involvement in the disaster.

A Russian-based military unit shot down flight 17 of Malaysia Airlines.

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"In an international rules-based order, those responsible for unacceptable actions, such as firing or launching the BUK missile of Russian origin, who intercepted and shot down an aircraft must to be detained. "To this end, we ask Russia to immediately engage with Australia and the Netherlands in good faith to explain and answer all relevant questions regarding possible violations of international law. "

The G7 is composed of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain and the United States.

US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki It is unclear whether Trump will raise the issue during the talks.