Ukraine releases former separatist commander, is the mystery of the MH 17 disaster about to be revealed?
Yesterday, September 5, Ukraine released Vladimir Tsemakh (58 years old) - former commander of the air defense force of the separatists in eastern Ukraine - who is considered the main suspect in the MH17 air disaster that killed 298 people.
A court in Ukraine on September 5 decided to release Mr. Tsemakh after 6 months of detention. Judge Yury Sliva of the Kiev Court of Appeals released Tsemakh, but warned him to be ready for questioning at all times and not to flee.
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| Vladimir Tsemakh when he was the Commander of the air defense forces of the separatists in eastern Ukraine. |
Although Ukraine has not confirmed the possibility of Mr. Tsemakh's involvement in the MH17 crash, 40 European parliamentarians on September 4 asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ensure that Mr. Tsemakh will be questioned within the framework of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigation into the MH17 crash.
Mr Tsemakh is said to be a "key" witness in the case. His release could shed light on the case.
