Vladimir Tsemakh

Ukraine releases MH17 ‘suspect’

A court in Ukraine on Thursday released from detention a man suspected of involvement in the downing of flight MH17, prompting concern from the Netherlands that he may avoid questioning.The release of Vladimir Tsemakh, an alleged air defence specialist for pro-Russian separatists, comes amid speculation he might be part of a high-profile prisoner swap with Russia.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday confirmed for the first time the “large-scale” prisoner exchange with Ukraine was bein

7 September 2019
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