President Vladimir Putin said on July 22 Russia would use its influence with separatists in east Ukraine to allow a full investigation into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, but said the West must put pressure on Kyiv to end hostilities.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: Putin vows to use influence on Ukraine rebels, rejects Western meddling
A pro-Russia armed separatist stands at a checkpoint in Mykhailivka on the road between Luhansk and Donetsk on June 28, 2014.
