22 Jul 2014 15:40

Russia to try influence militia for comprehensive Boeing crash investigation - Putin

MOSCOW. July 22 (Interfax) - Moscow will use its influence on the militia in order to ensure a comprehensive investigation of the Malaysian Boeing crash outside Donetsk, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"We are urged to influence the militia of southeastern [Ukraine]. Of course, we will do everything in our power," Putin said at a Russian Security Council meeting on Tuesday.