EU: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine reminds of what happened eight years ago with MH17

On 17 July, the European Union marked the eighth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine, when 298 people of 17 different nationalities lost their lives. 

“The European Union continues to feel deep sympathy for all those who lost their loved ones,” said EU High Representative Josep Borrell in a declaration on behalf of the EU.

He said the EU fully supported all efforts to establish the truth, achieving justice for the 298 victims of the downing of Flight MH17 and their next of kin, and holding those responsible to account, in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2166.

“Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is a painful reminder of what happened eight years ago to the 298 people on board Flight MH17 and it strengthens the need to establish accountability,” said Borrell.

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