Russia on July 29 used its veto power in the U.N. Security Council to scuttle an international tribunal to identify and punish those responsible for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over Ukraine a year ago in which all 298 on board were killed.
Los Angeles Times: Russia uses UN veto power to scuttle tribunal for MH-17 downing
Vitaly Churkin, Russian Ambassador, to the United Nations votes to veto on a draft resolution for establishing a tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the MH17 flight during a Security council meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
