An international inquiry into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 believes high-level Russian officials were directing separatists in eastern Ukraine linked to the attack.
Investigators allege a top aide of President Vladimir Putin was in contact with rebel leaders on a regular basis.
All 298 people on board were killed when a missile struck the plane over rebel-held territory on 17 July 2014.
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Russia’s foreign ministry has rejected the latest findings.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said international investigators had manipulated the inquiry to suit a predetermined conclusion.
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