There are "strong indications" that Vladimir Putin supplied the missile system used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, investigators have said.
The international team of investigators suspended their probe into the tragedy on Wednesday, saying that they have insufficient evidence to launch any fresh prosecutions. It comes after three people, two from Russia and one from Ukraine, were convicted of murder for their roles in shooting down the Boeing 777 that was travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014.
All 298 passengers and crew were killed when the flight was brought down over Ukraine, including Newcastle United fans Liam Sweeney, 28, and John Alder, 63. The pair were travelling to New Zealand to watch the Magpies in a pre-season friendly, and were two of 10 British nationals who lost their lives on the flight.
