International Civil Aviation Organization rules Russia downed flight MH17 in 2014Topic:Air Incidents1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 11:31pmWreckage from MH17 was spread across 50 square kilometres.In short:The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) council has ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014.It found that Russia breached the prohibition under international law on the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight and is responsible for the loss of 298 innocent lives.What's next?Australia and the Netherlands want the ICAO council to order Russia to enter into negotiations over reparations.abc.net.au/news/russia-responsible-for-downing-of-flight-mh17/105285364Link copiedShareShare articleThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) council has ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians.The council found that Russia breached the prohibition under international law on the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight and is responsible for the loss of life.MH17: The Australian victimsRead more about the 38 Australian citizens and residents killed in the attack on flight MH17.Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 departed from Amsterdam for Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014, and was shot down over eastern Ukraine as fighting raged between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.In November 2022, Dutch judges convicted two Russian men and a Ukrainian man in absentia of murder for their role in the attack.Moscow called the ruling "scandalous" and said it would not extradite its citizens.The case with the ICAO was launched in 2022 by Australia and the Netherlands.Both governments said the council would in the coming weeks consider what form of reparation was in order.An emergency worker looks at the mangled wreckage of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 plane that crashed in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. (Reuters: Maxim Zmeyev)Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the government welcomed the decision and urged ICAO to move swiftly to determine remedies."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," she said in a statement."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."Our thoughts remain with those who lost their lives as a result of Russia's actions, their families and loved ones."Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp wants the ICAO council to order Russia to enter into negotiations over reparations."The decision is an important step towards establishing the truth and achieving justice and accountability for all victims of Flight MH17, and their families and loved ones," he said."This decision also sends a clear message to the international community: states cannot violate international law with impunity."ICAO lacks regulatory power but holds moral suasion and sets global aviation standards overwhelmingly adopted by its 193-member states.ABC/ReutersPosted 1h ago1 hours agoMon 12 May 2025 at 11:31pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesSussan Ley is the new leader of the Liberal party, PM's new ministry being sworn inLIVEPhoto shows A close-up of Jim Chalmers in front of a black background. 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