Dutch Government Spends $180M on MH17 Aftermath

The extensive costs cover repatriation, investigations, and legal proceedings following the 2014 tragedy.

The Dutch government has allocated over $180 million to address the consequences of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 being shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014.
This sum includes repatriating victims' bodies, prosecuting those involved, and supporting families in legal actions against Russia.
A Dutch court has convicted two Russians and a pro-Moscow Ukrainian, sentencing them to life imprisonment for their involvement in the downing.
The Netherlands is seeking further compensation from Russia through international courts, despite Moscow's denial of any involvement.
Repatriation and identification of victims' bodies, along with international legal proceedings and diplomacy, are major components of the expenses.