16/07/24 (Agence Europe) – On the eve of the tenth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which killed 298 people, the EU High Representative reiterated on Tuesday 16 July the Union’s full support for all efforts to establish truth, justice and accountability, in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2166. He once again called on Russia to accept its responsibility for this tragedy and to cooperate fully with the judicial authorities. “The European Union takes note of the proceedings initiated by the Netherlands against the Russian Federation at the ECHR, as well as the proceedings initiated by Australia and the Netherlands before the ICAO Council, which are important steps towards achieving truth, justice and accountability”, added the High Representative. (CG)