July 21, 2014 9:40 AM

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UNSC to discuss situation following Malaysian Jet crash in Ukraine

A draft UN Security Council resolution has been circulated demanding that pro-Russia separatists provide full and unfettered access to the crash site of the downed Malaysian jet in eastern Ukraine. Diplomats said, the Security Council is expected to vote today on the resolution which calls on everyone in the region to fully cooperate in an international probe of the incident. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was blown out of the sky on Thursday by what is believed to have been a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 passengers and crew.

Meanwhile, World leaders have demanded Russian President Vladimir Putin use his influence to persuade the rebels to hand over bodies and allow full access to the crash site. Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels who control the area have accused each other of downing the plane. Major European nations have warned Moscow of additional possible sanctions over the crash. On Friday, panel members, including Russia, demanded a full, independent probe of the downing.

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