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MH17 suspect spoke to lawyers in Russia: ‘he thought the disaster was terrible’

According to his lawyers, he would have said to have seen the dramatic consequences, the human remains. “He hates it.” According to his lawyers, Pulatov would like to explain his views personally at the hearing, but that is not recommended by his lawyers.

International Investigation Order

“Not only has his photo, in combination with the suspicion been made known to a wide public worldwide, and it is therefore questionable whether he is safe, but an international investigation warrant has also been issued against him,” said his lawyer Sabine ten Doesschate.

Chairman of the foundation for surviving relatives Piet Ploeg does not believe anything about it. “If he wants to make a statement, the court can always make that possible.”


The public prosecutor also regrets that Pulatov is not making a statement. There are several ways to make a statement, according to the officer. “It can also be done via a self-recorded video or in writing.”


During this block of session days, it was the intention that the lawyers of Pulatov – at least in part – would make their investigative wishes known. Due to their visit to Russia and the new insights they have gained there, they say they cannot do this, but probably only during the next block, in November. The court indicated that it was ‘unpleasantly surprised’ by this postponement.

‘You feel the irritation’

That is against the sore leg of the next of kin. Piet Ploeg: “You feel the irritation in the stands. The defense pulls out all the stops to delay the case. The patience of the relatives is tested every time.”


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