Dutch, Russia in talks about responsibility in MH17 downing

The Netherlands is in diplomatic discussions with Russia about the European country's assertion that Moscow bears legal responsibility for its role in the 2014 downing of a passenger jet over Ukraine, the Dutch foreign minister said.

Foreign Minister Stef Blok Thursday said the initial diplomatic contacts were aimed at paving the way for formal talks and conducted in "a positive atmosphere."
Silene Fredriksz-Hoogzand, whose son Bryce was on board the scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur with his girlfriend, tweeted in response to Blok's update: "It's about time ... 5 years on."