- Malaysia shattered with the news of the 2nd airline tragedy in 5 months after the MH17 crashed on being shot down while flying over Ukraine’s conflict zone. Both Ukraine and the rebels have been blaming each other for the crash.
- President Barack Obama believes that Russian-backed separatists used surface-to-air missiles to shoot down the MH17 airplane, although unintentionally, and said that this highlights the possible casualties of the escalating tension between Ukraine and Russia.
- The complexity of the missile system involved and the precision with which it has been operating has led to the belief that the separatists have been receiving advanced technical assistance and training, possibly from Russia.
- The call for an independent probe into the issue has intensified with even British PM David Cameron joining the voices. The result of the probe is likely to have deep impact on regional and transatlantic politics.
- Trilateral Contact Group (that comprises of senior Ukraine representatives of Ukraine, Russian Federation and the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe) said that held a video-conference with separatist groups in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
- Read at:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/obama-holds-prorussia-rebels-responsible/article6226899.ece
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/malaysia-not-ready-to-accept-this-after-mh370/article6226898.ece
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/cameron-calls-for-independent-probe/article6226900.ece