Dutch Prosecutors Say Russia Allowed MH17 Suspect to Leave the Country
The wrecked cockipt of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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The Hague, Netherlands (AP) -- Russia deliberately allowed a suspect in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 to leave the country, Dutch prosecutors said Monday, calling it a breach of a European extradition treaty.
Prosecutors announced that Volodymyr Tsemakh is considered a suspect in the shooting down of the passenger plane and deaths of all 298 passengers and crew. He has not been charged with any offenses.