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Iran will not be able to avoid paying compensations - Yenin on the investigation of the downing of the MAU Boeing

Ukraine's position, supported by Canada's investigation findings, is that the downing of flight PS752 was caused by systemic failures in Iran's civil aviation security, not just a missile operator's error. Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Yenin asserts that individual family compensations do not absolve Iran from international legal responsibility. The report strengthens Ukraine's negotiating position with Iran, demanding factual confirmation of the tragedy's causes and rejecting any version based solely on trust. Ukraine and its partners may consider the International Court if negotiations with Iran fail to yield acceptable results. The incident on January 8, 2020, resulted in the deaths of all 176 people on board, with Iran admitting responsibility after initial denials.

Negotiations with Iran on the Downing of the UIA Plane: What is the Reason for Ukrainian Side's Dissatisfaction and Outrage?

The issue of the downing of a Ukrainian plane by Iran in early 2020 remains unresolved 17 months later, with no information on the investigation's progress or the accused individuals in Iran. The G7 leaders mentioned Iran's responsibility for the crash in their communique. Ukraine's Deputy Prosecutor General Gunduz Mamedov expressed dissatisfaction with the recent negotiations with Iran, criticizing their approach as unsatisfactory and offensive. Iran insists on classifying the tragedy as involuntary manslaughter and a human error. Ukrainian officials demand transparency, accountability, and justice for the victims of flight 752, while Iran has not provided evidence or documentation to support their claims. The lack of cooperation from Iran has been condemned, and Ukraine continues to investigate independently, with the possibility of involving other countries and international bodies.

Documentary about Flight 752 in Ukraine Showcased

The documentary 'Secrets of the Final Romeo' by Russian-Ukrainian filmmaker Leonid Kanfer, which covers the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was premiered in Kyiv to the families of the victims on the one-year anniversary of the incident. Reporter Anna Rayskaya from Radio Farda discussed the filmmaking process with Kanfer.

Belarus, 33 Russian Mercenaries and 'Ukrainian Spy Operation'

Belarus has been the focus of international attention due to the arrest of 33 Russian mercenaries ahead of its presidential election, amidst ongoing protests and involvement from Russia and the West. Initially accused by Belarus of destabilizing the country, the mercenaries were later returned to Moscow following Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's request for security assistance from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian media reported that the mercenaries' presence was part of a failed Ukrainian spy operation. The Ukrainian government denied involvement, while the EU, which is considering sanctions against those responsible for election fraud in Belarus, held an emergency meeting. Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya urged European leaders not to recognize Lukashenko's election victory.