5 Jul 2017 12:09

Culprits behind MH17 crash to be prosecuted in Netherlands - Foreign Ministry

BRUSSELS. July 5 (Interfax) - Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders has confirmed that the culprits behind the crash of the Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight will be prosecuted in the Netherlands.

"The JIT countries have now decided that the suspects should be prosecuted in the Netherlands, a process that will be rooted in ongoing international cooperation and support," Koenders said in a statement on Wednesday.

Similar reports have been earlier posted by the Dutch media with reference to informed sources.