MH17 Verdicts: 2 Russians, 1 Ukrainian Convicted Of Murders In Crash

In 2014, flight MH17 was downed, killing nearly 300 people. A court has convicted three men for their involvement in moving a missile system from Russia to Ukraine, though the missile's launch origin remains unknown. This verdict highlights Russia's control over separatist regions in Ukraine, marking the first formal acknowledgment of such involvement. The ruling also discredits Russian disinformation about the incident. Families of victims, like Thomas Schatzman, find solace in the recognition of Russia's role.

What evidence did the court find sufficient to convict the men involved in the incident?

What has been the historical context of Russia's involvement in the unrest in Ukraine according to the court's ruling?