Foreign minister says Russia will likely veto moves for UN action, but other legal avenues will be consideredAustralia’s foreign minister has said Russian-backed rebels responsible for shooting down the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in Ukraine, killing 298 people including 38 Australians, could face a Lockerbie-style prosecution once the investigation has concluded.Julie Bishop said Russia would likely veto any moves by the United Nations security council to bring to trial those responsible, so other legal avenues would be considered. Related: MH17 report suggests efforts were made to cover up causes of disaster … …read more
Source: The Guardian
