International reactions to the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 shootdown
The shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 on 17 July 2014 provoked reactions from many countries and organisations.
Countries
The downing of the flight had resulted in the death of 38 Australian citizens and residents. In the lead up to the 2014 G20 meeting in Brisbane, Tony Abbott sought to focus attention on Russia's role in the shooting. In a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the APEC meeting in Beijing, Abbott reportedly told the president that Australia had information that the missile that destroyed the plane had Russian origin and that Russia should consider apologising and offering appropriate restitution to the victims of the shooting. Russia continued to deny involvement.[5]
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stated that, after the release of the Dutch Safety Board report into the shoot-down, Australia "will not be bullied by Russia" and that "those who committed this crime must answer for it". Turnbull also stated in regards to the Russian veto at the UN Security Council that "we [Australia] deplore the conduct of Russia using its Security Council veto in July to block the establishment of a special international criminal tribunal".[6]
Organisations
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations – ASEAN member states strongly condemn the downing of Flight 17 and called for an independent and transparent investigation into the catastrophe. They also conveyed their profound sorrow and condolences to the families of those on board.[146]
Donbass People's Militia – Pro-Russian-rebel commander Igor Girkin was quoted as stating that "a significant number of the bodies weren't fresh", although he stated that he could not confirm the information. He followed up by saying "Ukrainian authorities are capable of any baseness"; Girkin also said that blood serum and medications were found in the plane's remnants in large quantities.[147][148] European Union – The European Union representatives José Manuel Barroso and Herman Van Rompuy released a joint statement calling for immediate and thorough investigation.[149] The EU officials also said that Ukraine has first claim on the plane's black boxes.[150] International Civil Aviation Organization – ICAO declared that it was sending its team of experts to assist the National Bureau of Incidents and Accidents Investigation of Civil Aircraft (NBAAII) of Ukraine, which according to ICAO is the country in charge of the investigation under Article 26 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.[151] North Atlantic Treaty Organization – NATO said this incident highlighted the fact that the conflict in that area was becoming more dangerous.[152] NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen stated, "I am profoundly shocked and saddened by the crash of a Malaysia Airlines passenger aircraft in Ukraine today, with the loss of many lives." After offering his condolences to those affected, he added, "It is important that a full international investigation should be launched immediately, without any hindrance, to establish the facts and that those who may be responsible are swiftly brought to justice."[153] Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – Chairperson-in-Office and Swiss President Didier Burkhalter expressed "his sincere condolences to the families of the many victims of the shocking crash of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukrainian territory". He also stated that "the OSCE stands ready to support Ukraine in this difficult rescue operation in every possible way."[154] United Nations Security Council – The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting on Ukraine crisis. A British-drafted statement calling for "a full, thorough and independent international investigation" into what caused the crash and stressing the need for "all parties to grant immediate access by investigators to the crash site to determine the cause of the incident" was discussed.[155] On 21 July, the UNSC has adopted Resolution 2166 to investigate on the possible criminal aspect of the crash.
Memorials
Since the crash, memorial services have been held in Australia[156] and the Netherlands, with the Netherlands declaring a national day of mourning.[157] The opening ceremony of the AIDS 2014 conference, of which several delegates were on board flight MH17, began with a tribute to the victims of the crash.[158] In Malaysia, makeshift memorials were created in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.[159]
References
- "China, Argentina Call For Independent Investigation of Plane Crash in Ukraine". Sputnik. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- Maiden, Samantha (19 July 2014). "MH17: Russia says Tony Abbott 'operating only on speculation' in his tough stance over separatist involvement in plane tragedy". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Malaysia Airlines MH17: Russia says Tony Abbott's comments blaming separatists are 'unacceptable', Julie Bishop criticises Moscow for lack of talks". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "MH17: Prime Minister Tony Abbott hits out at 'shambolic' recovery effort; Government considers listing outrage as terrorist act; rebels move bodies to refrigerated train". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- Tony Abbott tells Vladimir Putin to consider apology and compensation for MH17; The Guardian; 12 November
- "Prime Minister vows Australia will seek justice for MH17 victims". ABC News. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- "Kurz in ÖSTERREICH über MH 17-Absturz: "Möglich, dass sich Putin distanziert"" (in German). Österreich. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- MJ (20 July 2014). "HRH Crown Prince offers condolences to Malaysian Prime Minister". Bahrain News Agency. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- "PM shocked at Malaysian plane crash". The Daily Star. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- "Alexander Lukashenko extends condolences over Malaysian plane crash in Ukraine". President of Belarus. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Di Rupo leeft mee met nabestaanden vlucht MH17" (in Dutch). Rtlnieuws. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Danilo Macedo; Luana Lourenço (17 July 2014). "Di Rupo leeft mee met nabestaanden vlucht MH17" (in Portuguese). Agência Brasil. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Correio Braziliense (17 July 2014). "Presidente Dilma pede prudência na responsabilização do caso do voo MH17" (in Portuguese). Correio Braziliense. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "JUST IN: HM extends condolences to Malaysian, Dutch leaders over MH17 crash". The Brunei Times. 18 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- "Росен Плевнелиев: Дълбоко съм опечален от трагедията" (in Bulgarian). bTV. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Statement of the Prime Minister of Canada on the Downing of a Malaysia Airlines Flight". Office of the Prime Minister. Government of Canada. Archived from the original on 21 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- The Canadian Press (19 July 2014). "MH17: Baird calls for credible probe into Ukraine plane crash". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- The Associated Press (21 July 2014). "MH17: Canada to strengthen sanctions on Russia". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Gobierno de Chile expresa condolencias y solicita una investigación amplia, rigurosa y transparente por tragedia del vuelo MH17 de Malaysian Airlines" (in Spanish). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chile). 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Latinoamérica lamenta tragedia de avión malasio" (in Spanish). HispanTV. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- María E. Durán (18 July 2014). "Chile Pide Pesquisa "Transparente" Sobre Derribo de Avión de Malaysia Airlines". La Nacion (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- An (19 July 2014). "Chinese president sends messages of condolence to Malaysian, Dutch leaders over MH17 disaster". English.news.cn. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- "China sends condolences to victims' families in MH17 crash". China Central Television. Archived from the original on 24 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- "Colombia demanded for actions to clarify downing of plane in Ukraine". ElTiempo.com. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores expresa condolencias a familiares y amigos del avión de Malaysia Airlines" (in Spanish). Colombia: Cancilleria. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Costa Rica condena 'ataque brutal' em vôo de Malaysia Airlines" (in Spanish). lainfo.es. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Fidel Castro responsabiliza al 'proimperialista' Gobierno ucraniano de la caída del avión" (in Spanish). lainformacion.com. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "President signs book of condolences for flight MH17". Famagusta Gazette. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- "Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the victims of the plane crash in Ukraine". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cyprus). Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in The Hague, Netherlands. 18 July 2014. Archived from the original on 1 October 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Ministr Zaorálek: Viníci tragédie letu MH17 musí být potrestáni" (in Czech). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Czech Republic). 22 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- "PM calls for 'thorough' inquiry into MH17". The Local. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Lusa (21 July 2014). "Presidente timorense chocado com circunstâncias da queda do voo MH17 na Ucrânia" (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- Juan Pablo Ruiz (18 July 2014). "Ecuador expresa su profundo pesar y su solidaridad por las víctimas del vuelo MH017 de Malaysia Airlines" (in Spanish). elciudadano.gob.ec. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- Risto Veskioja (25 July 2014). "Valitsus otsustas erakorralisel istungil toetada täiendavaid piiravaid meetmeid Venemaa suhtes" (in Estonian). Delfi. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Estonia ready to participate in MH17 investigation". GlobalPost. Xinhua News Agency. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Fiji leader Frank Bainimarama sends message of condolence to Australia over MH17 disaster". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- "Finnish heads offer condolences on demise of Malaysian Airlines flight". Yle Uutiset. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Russian and Finnish presidents discuss MH17, ceasefire hopes". Yle Uutiset. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- "France demands probe into Malaysian jet crash". The Local. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Statement of the Georgian Foreign Ministry in reaction to the crash of a Malaysia Airlines aeroplane over Ukraine". Press and Information Department. Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Cyprus. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Maud van Gaal, Elco van Groningen (17 July 2014). "Malaysian Air Flight 17 May Have U.S., French Citizens". Bloomberg.
- "Angela Merkel urges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash probe". The Economic Times. Agence France-Presse. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- Yan (23 July 2014). "Merkel phones Malaysian PM to send condolences on MH17 tragedy". English.news.cn. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "European governments express condolences, demand action over MH17 crash". Global Times. Xinhua News Agency. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Ferdy Montepeque (18 July 2014). "Guatemala lamenta catástrofe aérea en Ucrania" (in Spanish). Agencia AGN Guatemalteca de Noticias. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Sarah Mac Donald (19 July 2014). "Pope Francis prays for victims of MH17". CatholicIreland.net. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Prime Minister: Downing of Malaysian airliner requires thorough investigation". Government of Hungary. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Független nemzetközi testület vizsgálja ki a körülményeket!" (in Hungarian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Statement on events in Ukraine". Minister for Foreign Affairs (Iceland). 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "President Pranab Offers Condolences to King of Malaysia Over MH17 Crash". All India/Press Trust of India. NDTV. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- "MH17 crash: India conveys condolences over tragedy". The Star. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- "Iranian President, India's PM Express Sympathy To Malaysian Government On MH17 Tragedy". Bernama. 18 July 2014. Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- "SBY Calls for Action on Downed Malaysia Aircraft, Tells Indonesian Airliners to Avoid Conflict Areas". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Kennial Caroline Laia (18 July 2014). "Indonesia Opts for Wait-and-See Approach to Russia Over MH17 as Australia Leads Outrage". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- "Napolitano pede esclarecimento de queda de avião" (in Portuguese). Ansa Brasil. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Senate sends condolences to Malaysian flight's victims' family". Loop Jamaica. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Japan to step up sanctions against Russia following Malaysian airliner disaster". Asahi Shimbun. Associated Press. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Japan expresses sympathies over MH17 tragedy — Abu Zahar". Borneo Post. Bernama. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- "MH17: Japanese flag will fly at half-mast tomorrow". The Star. Bernama. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- "Nazarbayev expresses condolences to Malaysians: MH17 crash". Tengri News. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Conveying a condolence message through H.E Ismail Salam to the people of Malaysia following the tragic #MH17 accident". Uhuru Kenyatta statement on Twitter. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- "No Kosovar citizen aboard downed Malaysian plane". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- Laos extends condolences over Malaysian Airlines flight MH 17 that crashed in the east of Ukraine on 17 July 2014 (video). LNTV. 22 July 2014. Event occurs at 2:42. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- "Berzins condemns 'Atrocity by madmen'". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
- "Protesting Russia's response to MH17 crash, Latvia declares three pop singers personae non gratae". The Baltic Course. Delfi. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "No Lebanese aboard downed Malaysian plane". The Daily Star. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- "Lithuanian leaders call MH17 crash "brutal act of terror"". TBNS, ELTA. Delfi. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "At UN Security Council Lithuania urged not to politicise independent investigation into downing of MH17". Permanent mission of Lithuania to the United Nations in New York. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- "Bettel spricht Opfern von MH17 sein Mitgefühl aus" (in German). L'essentiel. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Memorial Service for Flight MH17 Victims". Delano. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- "Malaysia to Work with Russia, Ukrainian Governments on MH17". English.cri.cn. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Malaysian PM Demands Swift Justice if Plane Was Shot Down". Voice of America. Reuters. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Yong Yen Nie (18 July 2014). "Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash: Flags to fly at half-mast over next three days, says Najib". Straits Times Asia Report. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "President sends message of sympathy to the King of Malaysia". The Presidency, Republic of Maldives. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "President sends message of sympathy to the King of Netherlands". The Presidency, Republic of Maldives. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Mauritanie: le Président de la République adresse un message de condoléances au Roi de la Hollande" (in French). Rapide Info. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of MIKTA Concerning the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17". Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, Mexico. 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- "Moldovan president sends message of condolences to mourning families of Ukrainian plane". President of Moldova. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Pohamba grieves over flight MH17 victims". The Namibian. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Verklaring premier Rutte over crash MH17 | Binnenland". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Statement of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander on Malaysian flight MH17". The Netherlands Embassy in Washington, D.C., United States. 17 July 2014. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Timmermans mee met onderzoekers naar Oekraïne" (in Dutch). Volkskrant.nl. ANP. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Novum (17 July 2014). "Vlaggen overheidsgebouwen halfstok na vliegramp" (in Dutch). Nieuws.nl. Archived from the original on 19 October 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Novum (18 July 2014). "Vierdaagse Nijmegen: muziek geschrapt wegens vliegramp" (in Dutch). nieuws.nl. Archived from the original on 21 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Thomas Escritt, Angus MacSwan (21 July 2014). "Netherlands opens war crimes investigation into airliner downing". Yahoo! News.
- Harro Ten Wolde and Thomas Escritt (23 July 2014). "Dutch mourn as first MH17 bodies arrive in Netherlands". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- Adam Bennett (22 July 2014). "MH17: Parliament passes motion expressing condolences". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Downing of flight MH17 an "apocalyptic end of the world". Vanguard. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- Emily Woodgate (18 July 2014). "No Norwegians on board MH17". NewsinEnglish.no. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Nawaz sends message of condolence to Malaysian PM over MH17 crash". The Express Tribune. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- "El Gobierno de Panamá expresa sus condolencias a los familiares de las víctimas del avión malayo". EFE (in Spanish). mexico.servidornoticias.com. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- Niugini Nius (20 July 2014). "O'Neill Expresses Sorrow, Confirms No PNG Citizen On Board MH17 Flight". PNG Today/ Post Courier. Papua New Guinea Today. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "DFA statement on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17". Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- Joel Locsin (24 July 2014). "PHL embassy in Kuala Lumpur flies flag at half mast in remembrance of MH17". GMA News. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- "Polish President: MH17 crash an 'unbelievable and shameful act'". Radio Poland. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- Polish Year in Russia cancelled following MH17 catastrophe, Thenews.pl, 24 July 2014.
- Poland Cancels Year of Bilateral Celebration With Russia Over Ukraine, The Moscow Times, 24 July 2014.
- "El presidente luso envía el pésame a familias de las víctimas del avión caído en Ucrania". EFE (in Spanish). teinteresa.es. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Statement by Minister Flanagan on the loss of flight MH17 in Ukraine" (Press release). Dublin, Ireland: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Ireland). 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "REACȚIA lui Traian Băsescu în urma TRAGEDIEI AVIATICE". Libertatea (in Romanian). 17 July 2014.
- Alexander, Harriet (17 July 2014). "Malaysia Airlines plane crashes on Ukraine-Russia border – live". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Путин: за авиакатастрофу несет ответственность Украина [Putin: Ukraine responsible for the crash] (in Russian). RIA Novosti. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
"Безусловно, государство, над территорией которого это произошло, несет ответственность за эту страшную трагедию", – сказал глава РФ
- "Joe Biden: Malaysia Airlines flight 'apparently' shot down". MSNBC. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Malaysia Airlines MH17 plane crash in Ukraine LIVE UPDATES". RT. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Malaysia MH17 crash: 10 questions Russia wants Ukraine to answer". RT. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Минобороны считает заявления Запада по Boeing продолжением информационной войны против РФ". Information Telegraph Agency of Russia. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- Sergei Karpukhin (18 July 2014). "Moscow Mourns Victims of Plane Crash at Dutch Embassy". The Moscow Times. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Saudi Arabia Expresses Sympathy To Malaysia Over MH17 Tragedy". Bernama. 25 July 2014. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "President James Michel offers his prayers and condolences to Holland and Malaysia following aircraft disaster". State House (Seychelles). 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "MFA Press Statement: Crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. 18 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- "Top Slovak officials send condolences to bereaved of MH17 plane crash". TASR, Sme. The Slovak Spectator. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "PM Lilo sends condolences over MH17 flight tragedy". Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- Mia Lindeque; Arne Doornebal (18 July 2014). Craig Wynn (ed.). "Govt investigating SA linked MH17 victims". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "President Zuma sends a message of condolences following MH17 crash" (Press release). Pretoria: Department of International Relations and Cooperation. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Wi Tack-whan; Yoon Sojung (21 July 2014). "President sends condolences to plane crash families". Korea.net. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Spain calls for answers on Malaysian jet crash". The Local. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Fu Peng (21 July 2014). "Sri Lankan president expresses condolences over MH17". English.news.cn. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Condoleanceregister voor slachtoffers MH17 geopend in Paramaribo" (in Dutch). waterkant.net. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- "Flaggan på halvstång på den nationella sorgedagen" (in Swedish). Sweden Embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- Johan Nylander (19 July 2014). "'A first class international gangster crime': Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt". The Swedish Wire. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "President Rahmon Expresses Condolences to Malaysian Prime Minister, King of Netherlands". avesta.tj. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Press release". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation (Tanzania). 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Rodney McNeil (21 July 2014). "NCPO extends condolences to families of plane crash victims". National News Bureau of Thailand. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- "Gambian diplomat presents credentials to Malaysian King". The Daily Observer. 2 December 2014. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- Asanneh (12 February 2015). "The Gambia's Ambassador To The Kingdom Of Malaysia, Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie Has Recently Presented Her letters Of Credence To The King of Malaysia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The Gambia). Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- "Statement by the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the crash of Malaysian Airlines on July 17, 2014" (PDF). Minister of Foreign Affairs (Trinidad and Tobago). 22 August 2014. p. 4. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- "Gül'den Hollanda ve Malezya Krallını'na taziye mesajları". DHA (in Turkish). 19 July 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- Andrei Stenin (19 July 2014). "Turkey Says MH 17 Crash in Ukraine 'Act of Terrorism,' Calls for Investigation". RIA Novosti. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- "President of Turkmenistan expresses condolences over Malaysia Airlines plane crash". AKIpress. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Malaysia Airlines crash: President Poroshenko calls shooting down of Malaysian plane an 'act of terrorism'". The Daily Telegraph. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Dennis Lynch (17 July 2014). "Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: Ukrainians Pay Tribute at Dutch Embassy in Kiev". International Business Times. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- Julia Kochetova (17 July 2014). "Tributes laid at Kiev's Dutch and Malaysian Embassy after plane crash". Demotix. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "MH17: UAE president conveys condolences to King". New Straits Times. Bernama. 19 July 2014. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "UAE team to help identify victims of downed Malaysian MH17". Emirates 24/7. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "MH17 crash in Ukraine". BBC. 18 July 2014.
- "Cameron 'shocked and saddened' by plane crash". ITV News. 24 July 2014.
- "MH17 plane crash: David Cameron urges those responsible for downing jet to be 'held to account'". The Telegraph. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Flights rerouted: Planes avoiding Ukraine airspace after Malaysia Airlines crash". RT. 17 July 2014.
- Mason, Jeff; Holland, Steve (18 July 2014). "White House urges Ukraine ceasefire for plane probe, Obama talks to Putin". Reuters. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Shear, Michael D.; Sengupta, Somini; Tavernise, Sabrina (18 July 2014). "Obama Points to Pro-Russia Separatists in Downing of Malaysia Airlines Plane". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- "Obama calls for Russia 'pivot' on Ukraine as MH17 investigation begins". Al Jazeera. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Uruguay se solidariza con las familias de las víctimas del avión" (in Spanish). CX 14 El Espectador. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Venezuela junta de luto vítimas de bilhetes da Malásia" (in Spanish). lainfo.es. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Leaders send condolences to Malaysia over MH17 tragedy". Vietnam+. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Remarks by FM Spokesman Le Hai Binh on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- "LIVE BLOG: MH17 crash reaction July 20". Channel NewsAsia. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Rebel leader gives bizarre account of plane crash". Yahoo! News. Associated Press. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- Игорь Стрелков (18 July 2014). Игорь Стрелков: часть людей из Боинга умерли за несколько суток до катастрофы [Some of the Boeings passengers died a few days before the crash] (in Russian). RusVesna. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "EUROPA – PRESS RELEASES – Press release – Joint statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the crash of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine". Europa (web portal). 13 May 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Malaysian plane MH17 crash investigators face struggle : Asia, News – India Today". India Today. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Ukraine Requests ICAO Assistance in MH17 Accident Investigation". ICAO. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- "Netherlands reels as 154 citizens die on board fight MH17". New York Post. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "NATO Secretary General statement on the crash of Malaysia Airlines aircraft". North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "After tragic crash of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine, CiO offers condolences and OSCE support". osce.org. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Security Council Calls for Immediate, Credible Investigation into Downing of Civilian Aircraft over Ukraine". United Nations. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- "Australia mourns MH17 victims at memorial service". ITV News. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- "Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17: Netherlands Declares National Day of Mourning For MH17 Victims". International Business Times. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- Jahshan, Elias (20 July 2014). "AIDS 2014 opening ceremony tinged with sombre mood". Star Observer. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- Leyl, Sharanjit (21 July 2014). "MH17 crash: Malaysians mourn at makeshift memorials". BBC News. Retrieved 21 July 2014.