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The crime that killed 298 people – and the push to include it in Ukraine peace deal

WorldEuropeRussia-Ukraine warBy Rob HarrisUpdated March 26, 2025 — 5.27am, registeror subscribeto save articles for later.Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.London: Relatives of the victims of the MH17 disaster want Russia to acknowledge its role in the downing of the plane as part of any peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.A group representing the families of those killed in the tragedy have sent letters to US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, insisting that any credible peace deal brokered by the West must address Russia’s responsibility.Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by a Russian-made Buk missile over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, while en route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Kuala Lumpur.The attack, which occurred three hours into the flight, claimed the lives of all 298 people on board, including 38 Australian citizens and residents. The majority of passengers were Du…