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The Journal
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
European Court rules Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight in 2014
EUROPE'S TOP HUMAN rights court has ruled that Russia was behind the downing of Flight MH17 – the first time Russia has been named by an international court as being responsible for the 2014 tragedy that claimed 298 lives. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg are ruling on four cases brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia. The cases encompass a wide range of alleged human rights violations, including the downing of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and kidnapping Ukrainian children. Any decision by the court will be largely symbolic. The complaints were brought before the court's governing body expelled Russia in 2022, following the full-scale invasion. Families of the victims of the MH17 disaster see the decision as an important milestone in their 11-year quest for justice. 'It's a real step in understanding who was really responsible,' Thomas Schansman, who lost his 18-year-old son Quinn in the tragedy, told the Associated Press. The Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down on 17 July 2014, using a Russian-made Buk missile fired from territory in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels. All 298 passengers and crew were killed, including 196 Dutch citizens. In May, the UN's aviation agency found Russia responsible for the disaster. Advertisement The ECHR is an important part of the Council of Europe, which is the continent's foremost human rights institution. Russia was expelled from the council over Moscow's invasion and war in Ukraine. However, the court can still deal with cases against Russia dating from before its expulsion. In 2023, the judges sided with Ukraine and the Netherlands in a challenge over jurisdiction, finding there was sufficient evidence to show areas in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels were 'under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation', including providing weapons, and giving political and economic support. Today's rulings will not be the last from the EHCR dealing with the war. Ukraine has other cases pending against Russia and there are nearly 10,000 cases brought by individuals against the Kremlin. The decisions in Strasbourg are separate from a criminal prosecution in the Netherlands in which two Russians and a Ukrainian rebel were convicted in absentia of multiple murders for their roles in the downing of Flight MH17. In 2022, the United Nations' top court ordered Russia to stop military operations in Ukraine while a case is heard, a process that takes years. Russia has flouted the order by the International Court of Justice. Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky formally approved plans to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Schansman, who has also brought an individual case to the ECHR, has no plans to stop pursuing justice, more than a decade after his son's death. 'The worst thing we could to is stop fighting,' he told the AP. 'MH17 is not a case that will disappear for Russia.'
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Europe's human rights court delivers two rulings against Russia: MH17, Ukraine war
Europe's top human rights court on Wednesday delivered two rulings against Russia, saying it was behind the 2014 downing of Flight MH17 and violated international law during the conflict in Ukraine. The victims' families, 11 years after the tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, are still seeking justice and said they won't stop fighting Russia. (AFP) This is the first time that an international court has found Russia responsible for human rights abuses since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ruling over Flight MH17 was also the first one by an international court. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg are ruling on four cases brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia over alleged violations of human rights since the start of the war, the kidnapping of Ukrainian children, and the MH17 tragedy. ALSO READ | Vladimir Putin to skip BRICS summit in Brazil over ICC arrest warrant, Kremlin says Families of the victims of the MH17 disaster termed the decision a crucial milestone in their 11-year-long journey of seeking justice. Thomas Schansman, who lost his 18-year-old son Quinn in the tragedy, told the Associated Press, "It's a real step in understanding who was really responsible." ALSO READ | Russia responsible for Malaysian airliner MH17 crash in Ukraine in 2014, says UN aviation agency Schansman, who also brought an individual case to the European Court of Human Rights, said he has no plans to stop pursuing justice. "The worst thing we could do is to stop fighting. MH17 is not a case that will disappear for Russia," he added. The Kuala Lumpur-bound Boeing 777 from Amsterdam was shot down on July 17, 2014, using a Russian-made Buk missile fired from eastern Ukrainian territory, which is controlled by separatist rebels. All 298 passengers and crew were killed, including 196 Dutch nationals. Earlier in May, the United Nations aviation agency had also held Russia responsible for the crash of MH17. It said that the claims brought by Australia and the Netherlands were "well-founded in fact and law". The ECHR is an important part of the European Council and is the continent's foremost human rights institution. Russia was expelled from the council over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. However, the court still deals with cases against Russia that date to the time before its expulsion. In 2023, the judges had sided with Ukraine and the Netherlands, saying that the rebel-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine were "under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation", including providing weapons, and giving political and economic support. Wednesday's ruling won't be the last from the court as Kyiv has other cases pending against Russia. Additionally, several individuals have brought nearly 10,000 cases against the Kremlin. In 2022, the United Nations' top court had ordered Russia to stop military operations in Ukraine while a case is heard, a process that can last for many years. Russia has not taken consideration of the order by the International Court of Justice.
Leader Live
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Leader Live
European Court rules Russia responsible for shooting down Flight MH17 in 2014
In a separate ruling on Wednesday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found that Russia violated international law during the conflict in Ukraine, the first time an international court has found Moscow responsible for human rights abuses since the full-scale invasion in 2022. Judges at the court in Strasbourg are ruling on four cases brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia, encompassing a wide range of alleged human rights violations during the full-scale invasion since the start of the war, including the downing of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and kidnapping Ukrainian children. Any decision will be largely symbolic. The complaints were brought before the court's governing body expelled Moscow in 2022, following the full-scale invasion. Families of the victims of the MH17 disaster see the decision as an important milestone in their 11-year quest for justice. 'It's a real step in understanding who was really responsible,' Thomas Schansman, who lost his 18-year-old son Quinn in the tragedy, told the Associated Press. The Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down on July 17 2014, using a Russian-made Buk missile fired from territory in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels. All 298 passengers and crew were killed, including 196 Dutch citizens. In May, the UN's aviation agency found Russia responsible for the disaster. The ECHR is an important part of the Council of Europe, which is the continent's foremost human rights institution. Russia was expelled from the council over Moscow's invasion and war in Ukraine. However, the court can still deal with cases against Russia dating from before its expulsion. In 2023, the judges sided with Ukraine and the Netherlands in a challenge over jurisdiction, finding there was sufficient evidence to show areas in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels were 'under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation', including providing weapons, and giving political and economic support. Wednesday's rulings will not be the last from the EHCR dealing with the war. Kyiv has other cases pending against Russia and there are nearly 10,000 cases brought by individuals against the Kremlin. The decisions in Strasbourg are separate from a criminal prosecution in the Netherlands in which two Russians and a Ukrainian rebel were convicted in absentia of multiple murders for their roles in the downing of Flight MH17. In 2022, the United Nations' top court ordered Russia to stop military operations in Ukraine while a case is heard, a process that takes years. Russia has flouted the order by the International Court of Justice. Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky formally approved plans to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Mr Schansman, who has also brought an individual case to the ECHR, has no plans to stop pursuing justice, more than a decade after his son's death. 'The worst thing we could to is stop fighting,' he told the AP. 'MH17 is not a case that will disappear for Russia.'
Global News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Russia behind downing of Flight MH17 in 2014, European court rules
Europe's top human rights court delivered two rulings against Russia Wednesday, stating in the first ruling that Russia violated international law during the conflict in Ukraine, the first time an international court has found Moscow responsible for human rights abuses since the full-scale invasion in 2022. The court also ruled Russia was behind the downing of Flight MH17, the first time Moscow was named by an international court as being responsible for the 2014 tragedy that claimed 298 lives. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg are ruling on four cases brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia, encompassing a wide range of alleged human rights violations during the full-scale invasion since the start of the war, including the downing of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and kidnapping Ukrainian children. Any decision will be largely symbolic. The complaints were brought before the court's governing body expelled Moscow in 2022, following the full-scale invasion. Story continues below advertisement Families of the victims of the MH17 disaster see the decision as an important milestone in their 11-year quest for justice. 'It's a real step in understanding who was really responsible,' Thomas Schansman, who lost his 18-year-old son Quinn in the tragedy, told The Associated Press. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down on July 17, 2014, using a Russian-made Buk missile fired from territory in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels. All 298 passengers and crew were killed, including 196 Dutch citizens. In May, the U.N.'s aviation agency found Russia responsible for the disaster. 4:20 Investigators end MH17 downing probe despite 'indications' Putin was involved The ECHR is an important part of the Council of Europe, which is the continent's foremost human rights institution. Russia was expelled from the council over Moscow's invasion and war in Ukraine. However, the court can still deal with cases against Russia dating from before its expulsion. Story continues below advertisement In 2023, the judges sided with Ukraine and the Netherlands in a challenge over jurisdiction, finding there was sufficient evidence to show areas in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels were 'under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation,' including providing weapons, and giving political and economic support. Wednesday's rulings won't be the last from the EHCR dealing with the war. Kyiv has other cases pending against Russia and there are nearly 10,000 cases brought by individuals against the Kremlin. The decisions in Strasbourg are separate from a criminal prosecution in the Netherlands in which two Russians and a Ukrainian rebel were convicted in absentia of multiple murders for their roles in the downing of Flight MH17. In 2022, the United Nations' top court ordered Russia to stop military operations in Ukraine while a case is heard, a process that takes years. Russia has flouted the order by the International Court of Justice. Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally approved plans to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Schansman, who has also brought an individual case to the ECHR, has no plans to stop pursuing justice, more than a decade after his son's death. 'The worst thing we could to is stop fighting,' he told the AP. 'MH17 is not a case that will disappear for Russia.'
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Landmark ruling made over Russia's responsibility for downing flight MH17
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled Russia was behind the 2014 downing of Flight MH17, killing 298 people. This is the first time an international court has named Moscow responsible for the tragedy. In a separate ruling Wednesday, the ECHR found Russia violated international law in Ukraine. It's the first time an international court has found Moscow responsible for human rights abuses since the 2022 full-scale invasion. Judges in Strasbourg are ruling on four cases brought by Ukraine and the Netherlands against Russia. These cover alleged human rights violations since the war's start, including the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and child kidnappings. Any decision will be largely symbolic. Complaints were brought before the court's governing body expelled Moscow in 2022, following the full-scale invasion. Families of the victims of the MH17 disaster see the decision as an important milestone in their 11-year quest for justice. "It's a real step in understanding who was really responsible," Thomas Schansman, who lost his 18-year-old son Quinn in the tragedy, told the Associated Press. The Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down on July 17 2014, using a Russian-made Buk missile fired from territory in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels. All 298 passengers and crew were killed, including 196 Dutch citizens. In May, the UN's aviation agency found Russia responsible for the disaster. The ECHR is an important part of the Council of Europe, which is the continent's foremost human rights institution. Russia was expelled from the council over Moscow's invasion and war in Ukraine. However, the court can still deal with cases against Russia dating from before its expulsion. In 2023, the judges sided with Ukraine and the Netherlands in a challenge over jurisdiction, finding there was sufficient evidence to show areas in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels were "under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation", including providing weapons, and giving political and economic support. Wednesday's rulings will not be the last from the EHCR dealing with the war. Kyiv has other cases pending against Russia and there are nearly 10,000 cases brought by individuals against the Kremlin. The decisions in Strasbourg are separate from a criminal prosecution in the Netherlands in which two Russians and a Ukrainian rebel were convicted in absentia of multiple murders for their roles in the downing of Flight MH17. In 2022, the United Nations' top court ordered Russia to stop military operations in Ukraine while a case is heard, a process that takes years. Russia has flouted the order by the International Court of Justice. Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky formally approved plans to set up a new international court to prosecute senior Russian officials for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Mr Schansman, who has also brought an individual case to the ECHR, has no plans to stop pursuing justice, more than a decade after his son's death.
