Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin promised on Tuesday to do everything possible to influence pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine and help ensure a full probe into the Malaysia Airlines crash last week.
However, he added that it would not be enough with Kiev’s continuing military operation against the rebels, adding that the West must push Ukraine’s authorities to declare a ceasefire.
“Russia will do everything in its power for a full, comprehensive, deep, and transparent investigation,” Putin told a meeting of the national security council, according to excerpts broadcast by Russian state television.
“We are asked to exert influence on the militants of the south-east (of Ukraine). Of course, we will do everything in our power. “However, this would be absolutely inadequate” given fresh attacks by Ukrainian troops, said Putin.
