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Amy Maguire, Associate Professor in Human Rights and International Law, University of Newcastle

Putin is now implicated in the downing of flight MH17 – so why is the investigation shutting down?

Peter Dejong/AP

The investigation into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has found “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised the supply of the missiles used by separatists to shoot down the plane.

However, the joint investigative team leading the investigation said it has reached the limits of its investigation, largely due to Russia’s refusal to cooperate. At this time, it will not initiate further prosecutions.

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