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JIT MH17 investigation: Strong indications that Putin decided on supplying separatists with heavy weapons from which later Boeing was downed.

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for the investigation into the downing of flight MH17 has announced that there are strong indications that it was Russian President Valdimir Putin who made the decision to supply the so-called "Donetsk People's Republic" separatists with heavy weapons, like Buk missile system, which were later used to down the Malaysa Airlines' Boeing.

The JIT said this during a press conference in The Hague on Wednesday.

The intercepted phone conversations show that it was Putin who made the decision to provide the separatists with military assistance. There is also information that the separatists' request for a heavy air defense system was passed to Putin, and the request was satisfied. The other sources also say that the Russian president was personally involved in the conflict in the east of Ukraine, the JIT said.

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Zelenskyy holds meeting in Dnipro

Zelenskyy holds meeting in Dnipro

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived with a working visit to Dnipro where he held a meeting on the security situation and protection of the critical infrastructure.

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George Takei on his new children’s book 'My Lost Freedom'.

George Takei on his new children’s book 'My Lost Freedom'.

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with actor and activist George Takei on his new children’s book that details the years he spent as a young boy in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II. —–– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 c...

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Former U.S. ambassador to Russia discusses crisis in Ukraine

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia discusses crisis in Ukraine

The crisis in Ukraine is becoming dire as the country is losing most of its resources. Former U.S Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul talks to NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the situation in Ukraine and the U.S. aid bill that is stuck in Congress. ...

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In India’s election, Modi flags development, while opposition says democracy ‘at risk’.

In India’s election, Modi flags development, while opposition says democracy ‘at risk’.

India’s election begins April 19, pitting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party against an opposition alliance of over two dozen parties. While Modi is promising to continue the country’s development, the oppositi...

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Elephant escapes circus and stops traffic in US

Elephant escapes circus and stops traffic in US

Viola, an Asian elephant and the star of Jordan World Circus, was startled by a car backfiring while she was taking a pre-show bath and broke through a fence SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebo...

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India Elections 2024: How will the voting work?

India Elections 2024: How will the voting work?

The world's largest election kicks off on April 19 - with nearly 1 billion registered voters in India electing a new parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term in office, but will have to wait six whole weeks until the result...

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Large fiery collision partially shuts down New Mexico highway.

Large fiery collision partially shuts down New Mexico highway.

Fire engulfed at least two vehicles that collided on a section of the Interstate 40 in New Mexico, shutting down eastbound lanes of the highway. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us...

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