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ICAO Rules Russia Responsible for MH17 Downing, Calls for Reparations

The UN aviation body finds Russia in breach of international law, urging negotiations with Australia and the Netherlands over compensation for the 2014 tragedy.

L’épave reconstruite de l’avion MH17 est exposée à Gilze Rijen, aux Pays-Bas, après la présentation du rapport final sur l’accident du vol MH17 de Malaysia Airlines.
Photo prise le 26 juillet 2014 sur le site du crash du vol MH17 dans la région de Donetsk en Ukraine et montrant des fleurs déposées par la famille d'une victime australienne
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Overview

  • The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has determined that Russia violated international aviation law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
  • The ICAO's ruling supports complaints by Australia and the Netherlands, which demand reparations for the 298 lives lost, including 196 Dutch and 38 Australians.
  • This marks the ICAO’s first-ever inter-state decision, setting the stage for legal negotiations over compensation.
  • Russia continues to deny involvement, despite 2023 findings suggesting President Putin approved the missile supply used in the attack.
  • The ICAO Council will soon outline the process for reparations, with Australia and the Netherlands pushing for immediate negotiations under its supervision.