International prosecutors found that flight MH17 was shot down by a Russian Buk missile fired from occupied territory in eastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 298 people. The Kremlin says the findings are politically motivated, accusing the Ukrainian government instead. (BBC, Reuters)
The U.S. needs a new approach to confront the emerging Sino-Russian axis. (WSJ)
The grandmother of Vladimir Putin’s rumored girlfriend was allegedly gifted apartments by the president’s inner circle. Pyotr Kolbin, a childhood friend of Putin’s, has apparently become very wealthy since the latter became president. (OCCRP, RFE/RL)
Post-nuclear deal, Iran continues to complain about U.S. sanctions. Do recent payments …read more
Source: Kleptocracy Initiative
