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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pro-Russian public figure Portnov coordinated case concerning alleged treason of Ukraine's 5th president
Ukrainska Pravda has reported that Andrii Portnov, a shadow handler of the courts and a lawyer close to the fugitive former president Viktor Yanukovych, has been coordinating investigators since December 2021 in the so-called "coal case" concerning the alleged treason of the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko. Source: Ukrainska Pravda article Without trial or investigation. What was Andrii Portnov doing on the eve of his murder? Details: The case was formally investigated by the State Bureau of Investigations under the leadership of Oleksii Sukhachov. However, as Ukrainska Pravda said, it was Portnov who coordinated the investigators' actions from the moment the case was activated at the end of 2021. This refers to a scheme first exposed by Ukrainska Pravda in 2016, whereby coal from occupied mines in Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts was brought into Ukraine instead of coal from South Africa. Petro Poroshenko and Viktor Medvedchuk, a former Ukrainian businessman and pro-Russian politician who is also known for his connections to Putin, were named as the initiators. After years of stagnation and imitation of investigative actions, the investigation suddenly intensified immediately after a meeting of the National Security and Defence Council, which approved sanctions against several political figures, including Petro Poroshenko. One of Ukrainska Pravda sources, familiar with the case, explained: "Portnov has been seeking personal revenge for years. His main target has always been Poroshenko – a political antagonist and a man who did not keep his promise to him at the time. The 'coal case' became his personal project." Quote from the article: "It was the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv – a key link in Portnov's vertical structure – that limited the time the defence had to study the case materials, which, according to Poroshenko's lawyer Illia Novikov, was a tool of pressure." Details: Despite the fact that the court that will hear the case has not yet been determined, Ukrainska Pravda sources indicate that control over its progress remains in the hands of the same judicial vertical formed by Portnov. Poroshenko's team also names Portnov as the main initiator and curator of most cases involving the fifth president. Previously: Portnov was shot dead on the morning of 21 May near an American school in Madrid, Spain. Ukrainska Pravda reported that Andrii Portnov visited Ukraine a few days before his murder in Madrid. There he met with Oleh Tatarov, Deputy Head of the President's Office of Ukraine, and Oleksii Sukhachov, Director of the State Bureau of Investigation. Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in an evening address on 12 February 2025 that the National Security and Defence Council would impose new sanctions but did not name any names. Sources close to Ukraine's fifth president and current MP, Petro Poroshenko of the European Solidarity party, and the National Security and Defence Council told Ukrainska Pravda that Poroshenko was among those targeted by the sanctions. The fifth president of Ukraine called the sanctions against him a colossal blow to internal unity. On 13 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the NSDC's decision of 12 February to impose sanctions. In May, Ukrainska Pravda learned that the investigation against Poroshenko in the so-called "coal case" had been completed and that he was charged with high treason. The question of which court will hear the case is currently being decided. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Observer
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
UN agency releases reports on 2014 plane crash
Montreal - The UN aviation agency blamed Russia Monday for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people. Australia and the Netherlands, the countries with the most fatalities in the tragedy, quickly called for Russia to assume responsibility for the downing and pay damages. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based in Montreal, said claims brought by Australia and the Netherlands over the shooting down of Flight MH17 on July 17 of that year were "well-founded in fact and law." "The Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17," the agency said in a statement issued Monday evening. The ICAO said this was the first time in its history that its council had determined on the merits of a dispute between member states. On July 17, 2014, the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 -- en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur -- was hit by a Russian-made BUK surface-to-air missile over eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where pro-Russian separatist rebels were battling Ukrainian forces. Dutch nationals accounted for two-thirds of the dead, along with 38 Australians and about 30 Malaysians, with many victims having dual nationalities. Then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called it a "terrorist act." Pro-Russian rebels in the area claimed the airliner was shot down by a Ukrainian military jet. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine "bears responsibility." The following day, then US president Barack Obama said a missile fired from separatist-held territory was to blame and the rebels would not have been able to hit the airliner without Russian support. In 2022, a Dutch court sentenced three men to life in prison over the downing, among them two Russians, but Russia refused to extradite them. Russia has consistently denied any involvement in the tragedy. In 2023, a team of international investigators from the Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Belgium, and Ukraine said there were "strong indications" that Putin had approved the supply of the missile that brought down the jetliner. Last year, investigators suspended their probe of the downing, saying there was not enough evidence to identify more suspects. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha celebrated the ICAO decision, writing in a statement on X: "This is one more step toward restoring justice for this crime." "And a clear message: no matter how much money and effort Russia put into lying to conceal its crimes, the truth wins out, and justice prevails." The governments of Australia and the Netherlands also welcomed the UN agency's decision Monday night and pressed for action against Russia. "This is a historic moment in the pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability for the victims of the downing of Flight MH17, and their families and loved ones," the Australian government said in a statement. It called on the agency to "move swiftly to determine remedies" for Russia's violation of international law. "We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct, as required under international law," the statement added. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said: "The decision cannot take away their grief and suffering, but it is an important step towards truth-finding, justice and accountability for all victims of flight MH17 and their relatives." The minister said that in the coming weeks the ICAO council "will consider how legal redress should take place." The minister said that Australia and the Netherlands want the council to make Russia enter into negotiations with them and supervise the process.
Japan Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
U.N. aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
Rescuers stand on July 18, 2014 on the site of the crash of a Malaysian airliner carrying 298 people from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, near the town of Shaktarsk, in rebel-held eastern Ukraine The U.N. aviation agency blamed Russia Monday for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people. Australia and the Netherlands, the countries with most fatalities in the tragedy, quickly called for Russia to assume responsibility for the downing and pay damages. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based in Montreal, said claims brought by Australia and the Netherlands over the shooting down of Flight MH17 on July 17 of that year were "well founded in fact and in law." "The Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17," the agency said in a statement issued Monday evening. The ICAO said this was the first time in its history that its council has made a determination on the merits of a dispute between member states. On July 17, 2014 the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 -- en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur -- was hit by a Russian-made BUK surface to air missile over eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where pro-Russian separatist rebels were battling Ukrainian forces. Dutch nationals accounted for two-thirds of the dead, along with 38 Australians and about 30 Malaysians, with many victims having dual nationalities. Then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called it a "terrorist act." Pro-Russian rebels in the area claimed the airliner was shot down by a Ukrainian military jet. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine "bears responsibility." The following day, then U.S. President Barack Obama said a missile fired from separatist-held territory was to blame and the rebels would not have been able to hit the airliner without Russian support. In 2022 a Dutch court sentenced three men to life in prison over the downing, among them two Russians, but Russia refused to extradite them. Russia has consistently denied any involvement in the tragedy. In 2023 a team of international investigators from the Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Belgium and Ukraine said there were "strong indications" that Putin had approved the supplying of the missile that down the jetliner. Last year investigators suspended their probe of the downing, saying there was not enough evidence to identify more suspects. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha celebrated the ICAO decision, writing in a statement on X: "This is one more step toward restoring justice for this crime. And a clear message: no matter how much money and effort Russia put into lying to conceal its crimes, the truth wins out, and justice prevails." The governments of Australia and the Netherlands also welcomed the U.N. agency's decision Monday night and pressed for action against Russia. "This is a historic moment in the pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for the victims of the downing of Flight MH17, and their families and loved ones," the Australian government said in a statement. It called on the agency to "move swiftly to determine remedies" for Russia's violation of international law. "We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct, as required under international law," the statement added. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said: "The decision cannot take away their grief and suffering, but it is an important step towards truth-finding, justice and accountability for all victims of flight MH17 and their relatives." The minister said that in the coming weeks the ICAO council "will consider the manner in which legal redress should take place." Australia and the Netherlands want the council to make Russia enter into negotiations with them and to supervise the process, the minister said. © 2025 AFP
The Journal
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
THE UN AVIATION agency has blamed Russia for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people. Australia and the Netherlands, the countries with most fatalities in the tragedy, quickly called for Russia to assume responsiblity for the downing and pay damages. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based in Montreal, said claims brought by Australia and the Netherlands over the shooting down of Flight MH17 on 17 July of that year were 'well founded in fact and in law.' 'The Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17,' the agency said in a statement issued Monday evening. The ICAO said this was the first time in its history that its council has made a determination on the merits of a dispute between member states. On 17 July, 2014 the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 – en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur – was hit by a Russian-made BUK surface to air missile over eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where pro-Russian separatist rebels were battling Ukrainian forces. Dutch nationals accounted for two-thirds of the dead, along with 38 Australians and about 30 Malaysians, with many victims having dual nationalities. Then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called it a 'terrorist act.' Pro-Russian rebels in the area claimed the airliner was shot down by a Ukrainian military jet. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine 'bears responsibility.' The following day, then US president Barack Obama said a missile fired from separatist-held territory was to blame and the rebels would not have been able to hit the airliner without Russian support. In 2022 a Dutch court sentenced three men to life in prison over the downing, among them two Russians, but Russia refused to extradite them. Advertisement Russia has consistently denied any involvement in the tragedy. In 2023 a team of international investigators from the Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Belgium and Ukraine said there were 'strong indications' that Putin had approved the supplying of the missile that down the jetliner. Last year investigators suspended their probe of the downing, saying there was not enough evidence to identify more suspects. I welcome today's important @icao Council conclusion reaffirming Russia's responsibility for the downing of Flight #MH17 . This is one more step toward restoring justice for this crime. And a clear message: no matter how much money and effort Russia put into lying to conceal its… — Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) May 12, 2025 Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha celebrated the ICAO decision, writing in a statement on X: 'This is one more step toward restoring justice for this crime.' 'And a clear message: no matter how much money and effort Russia put into lying to conceal its crimes, the truth wins out, and justice prevails.' The governments of Australia and the Netherlands also welcomed the UN agency's decision Monday night and pressed for action against Russia. 'This is a historic moment in the pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for the victims of the downing of Flight MH17, and their families and loved ones,' the Australian government said in a statement. It called on the agency to 'move swiftly to determine remedies' for Russia's violation of international law. 'We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct, as required under international law,' the statement added. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said: 'The decision cannot take away their grief and suffering, but it is an important step towards truth-finding, justice and accountability for all victims of flight MH17 and their relatives.' The minister said that in the coming weeks the ICAO council 'will consider the manner in which legal redress should take place.' Australia and the Netherlands want the council to make Russia enter into negotiations with them and to supervise the process, the minister said.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of MH17 over Ukraine
MONTREAL: The UN aviation agency blamed Russia Monday for the downing of a Malaysian jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people. Australia and the Netherlands, the countries with most fatalities in the tragedy, quickly called for Russia to assume responsiblity for the downing and pay damages. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based in Montreal, said claims brought by Australia and the Netherlands over the shooting down of Flight MH17 on July 17 of that year were 'well founded in fact and in law.' 'The Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17,' the agency said in a statement issued Monday evening. The ICAO said this was the first time in its history that its council has made a determination on the merits of a dispute between member states. On July 17, 2014 the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 -- en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur -- was hit by a Russian-made BUK surface to air missile over eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where pro-Russian separatist rebels were battling Ukrainian forces. Dutch nationals accounted for two-thirds of the dead, along with 38 Australians and about 30 Malaysians, with many victims having dual nationalities. Then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called it a 'terrorist act.' Pro-Russian rebels in the area claimed the airliner was shot down by a Ukrainian military jet. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine 'bears responsibility.' The following day, then US president Barack Obama said a missile fired from separatist-held territory was to blame and the rebels would not have been able to hit the airliner without Russian support. In 2022 a Dutch court sentenced three men to life in prison over the downing, among them two Russians, but Russia refused to extradite them. Russia has consistently denied any involvement in the tragedy. In 2023 a team of international investigators from the Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Belgium and Ukraine said there were 'strong indications' that Putin had approved the supplying of the missile that down the jetliner. Last year investigators suspended their probe of the downing, saying there was not enough evidence to identify more suspects. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha celebrated the ICAO decision, writing in a statement on X: 'This is one more step toward restoring justice for this crime.' 'And a clear message: no matter how much money and effort Russia put into lying to conceal its crimes, the truth wins out, and justice prevails.' The governments of Australia and the Netherlands also welcomed the UN agency's decision Monday night and pressed for action against Russia. 'This is a historic moment in the pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for the victims of the downing of Flight MH17, and their families and loved ones,' the Australian government said in a statement. It called on the agency to 'move swiftly to determine remedies' for Russia's violation of international law. 'We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct, as required under international law,' the statement added. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said: 'The decision cannot take away their grief and suffering, but it is an important step towards truth-finding, justice and accountability for all victims of flight MH17 and their relatives.' The minister said that in the coming weeks the ICAO council 'will consider the manner in which legal redress should take place.' Australia and the Netherlands want the council to make Russia enter into negotiations with them and to supervise the process, the minister said.
