Erstellt am: 21. 7. 2014 - 14:21 Uhr

Putin "has to make a choice"

Reality Check: Russian media view of MH17, Hamas prisoner claim

Perspectives on MH17

President Putin is still blaming Kiev for the downing of
Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.

EPA/IGOR KOVALENKO

Ukrainian workers are clearing bodies from the crash side, as Dutch investigators arrive in the region

However, as evidence mounts that the pro-Russian rebels were responsible, and that Russia may have been complicit by supplying the anti-aircraft weaponry, Putin will soon have to choose between supporting the rebels and keeping in with the international community.

Charles Maynes reports from Moscow on how the tragedy is playing out in the Russian media.

Gaza land offensive

Irris Makkler discusses the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and explains the mood on the streets of Jerusalem and why Hamas are so keen to take Israeli prisoners.

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