MH17 trial resumes in the Netherlands after coronavirus delay
By DW
10 June 2020 |
10:59 am
Lawyers defending four former pro-Russia militia members, who are not present in court, claim coronavirus travel restrictions have hampered their case and are requesting more time to prepare.
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