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The Weekend Intelligence: MH17 and the battle for truth
Dec 16, 2023
48:21
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A journalist recounts his decade-long investigation into the MH17 plane crash, the battle for justice, and the victims' families' struggle for answers. He discusses a personal experience with a medium, the tragedy of the crash, the aftermath, and the challenging journey to the crash site in Ukraine. The lead investigator talks about the investigation's challenges and the stark contrast between Dutch society and Putin's Russia.
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- The podcast highlights the challenges faced by investigators in determining the cause and perpetrators of the MH17 crash, including the manipulation of information and lack of cooperation from Russia.
- The podcast emphasizes the significance of the criminal trial in the Netherlands for the MH17 crash, acknowledging the emotional impact on the victims' families while also recognizing its limitations due to the defendants being tried in absentia and Russia's refusal to cooperate.
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The Fragility of Order: MH17 and the Quest for Justice
The podcast episode explores the story of MH17, a passenger plane shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014. The episode follows the journalist Noah Snyder's reporting on the fates of the victims and the search for justice over nearly a decade. It delves into the challenges faced by investigators, the manipulation of information, and the obstacles in holding those responsible accountable. The episode highlights the importance of the international justice system and the broader implications of the tragedy in the context of Russian aggression and the battle between chaos and order.
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