Ukraine seeks Berlin’s help in getting justice over downed jet
26 January 2020 |
7:07 am
Ukraine's Zelenskiy has asked Germany to "politically contribute" to the investigation into the downing of the Ukrainian aircraft near Tehran. Kyiv expects Iran — which shot down the plane — to compensate the victims.
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