Twelve years after MH17: the Netherlands and allies vow to keep pursuing Russia over downing

Twelve years after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, the five governments leading the international effort to secure justice for the victims have issued a renewed pledge to pursue accountability. But beyond reaffirming their commitment, the new diplomatic statement contains little in the way of fresh developments, underscoring how the quest for justice remains a long and often frustrating process. For relatives of the 298 victims, however, one key question remains unanswered: even after international courts and tribunals have attributed responsibility to Russia, will accountability ever translate into concrete consequences?