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A Russian state propagandist is casting blame on Ukraine for the recent plane crash near Tehran — echoing the disinformation that emerged after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014.

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed shortly after takeoff on Jan. 8. All 176 people on board, including a large contingent of Canadians and Iranians, were killed.

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