Russia Shouldn't Be Blamed for Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor." -Anonymous The truth of the matter is, Russia must be held responsible for their actions of INVOLVEMENT in the Malaysia Flight 17 incident. While there is speculation about Ukraine being ultimately responsible for this heinous crime. According to the latest report, there were 289 people (including crew) on that plane. All of which were innocent and UN-involved with the skirmish they flew over below. But it was the ultimate price they paid for the actions of the countries leading this skirmish. The truth is, the missile fired at the plane from a Russian Buk Launcher from Kursk, Russia. This was discovered in May 2016 by UK journalist site 'Bellingcat'. So, whether my opponent knew he was wrong or he had bad info, there is surely enough info to really put the blame on Russia. I will further explain my side with 3 main points: 1. Russia posted a gloating picture on Facebook moments after the crash. 2. Russia almost immediately shifted the blame to Ukraine by giving the press false info to the press (which is a violation of UN Charter Chapter IX: Article 55). 3. The facts presented in May 2016 is an overwhelming assurance of Russia's involvement and fault for the homicide that was Malaysia Airlines 17. C #1: Russia posted a gloating picture on Facebook moments after the crash In the aftermath of the incident, Russian Separatist Colonel Igor Girkin posted a victory post on Facebook claiming that they had shot down a AN-26 near Torez. However, within the hour of posting, it was taken down. So fast that without the Way Back Internet Device, we would have never caught this damning piece of evidence. So yes, Russia was responsible for shooting down Malaysia Flight 17, it just wasn't intentional. C#2: Russia almost immediately shifted the blame to Ukraine by giving the press false info to the press (which is a violation of UN Charter Chapter IX: Article 55) One of the biggest indicators of guilt is an immediately shifting the blame to another person. So, this point doesn't require much explaining, but is conclusive in itself. Now onto the point of the violation of the UN charter. While a bold statement, it is true. This is the exact article from un.org and it reads as follows: Article 55 With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, the United Nations shall promote: a. higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development; b. solutions of international economic, social, health, and related problems; and international cultural and educational cooperation; and c. universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion. This is proof that if Russia lied to journalists, it in turn controlled the media in giving a false story and limiting the investigation by public media. C#3: The facts presented in May 2016 is an overwhelming assurance of Russia's involvement and fault for the homicide that was Malaysia Airlines 17. This isn't so much a contention as it is a statement. The truth is based on one thing, facts. Not words, not intentions, not the words of a man known to deceive; but cold, hard, unadulterated facts. This is why I stand in firm negation of my opponents case.