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Statement by the Press Secretary on Malaysian Airlines Flight 17
The United States is shocked by the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17,
and we offer our deep condolences to all those who lost loved ones on board
. We continue to seek information to determine whether there were any
American citizens on board.
It is critical that there be a full, credible, and unimpeded international
investigation as quickly as possible. We urge all concerned – Russia, the
pro-Russian separatists, and Ukraine – to support an immediate cease-fire
in order to ensure safe and unfettered access to the crash site for
international investigators and in order to facilitate the recovery of
remains. The role of international organizations – such as the United
Nations and the OSCE in Ukraine – may be particularly relevant for this
effort, and we will be in touch with affected nations and our partners in
these organizations in the coming hours and days to determine the best path
forward. In the meantime, it is vital that no evidence be tampered with in
any way and that all potential evidence and remains at the crash site are
undisturbed. The United States remains prepared to contribute immediate
assistance to any international investigation, including through resources
provided by the NTSB and the FBI.
While we do not yet have all the facts, we do know that this incident
occurred in the context of a crisis in Ukraine that is fueled by Russian
support for the separatists, including through arms, materiel, and training.
This incident only highlights the urgency with which we continue to urge
Russia to immediately take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in
Ukraine and to support a sustainable cease-fire and path toward peace that
the Ukrainian government has consistently put forward. |
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