Ukraine and the Netherlands close to signing memorandum on exchange of information on MH17

The Deputy Foreign Minister Olena Zerkal of Ukraine at August 31 stated in an tv interview that the Netherlands and Ukraine are close to signing a new memorandum. The memorandum allows the Netherlands to share information obtained in the criminal investigation into the downing of MH17 with Ukraine.

Ukriane news 112 international has more details.

Ukraine wants to use this information for an application at the International Court of Justice against the Russian Federation. Ukraine blames Russia for financing terrorism and also holds Russia responsible for the downing of MH17.

In the case at ICJ MH17 plays only a minor role. Also the annexation of Crimea and helping the separatists in Eastern Ukraine are part of the case.

The information obtained by the Netherlands could be used in the ICJ case to prove Russia financed terrorism.

Marieke de Hoon explains (in Dutch) on BNR this new memorandum.

 

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