The Metrojet aviation disaster left 224 Russians dead; this is indeed a tragedy of epic proportions that is not just limited to the Russian nation - this a tragic loss of human life that transcends political and national boundaries.
There is the Islamic State's insistence that the commercial airliner was shot down by their surface to air missile. As the airliner reported mechanical problems prior to the loss of the aircraft - this claim seems unlikely. However, the gloating of Islamic State of actually holding the technology and capability to shoot down a commercial airliner is unthinkable. Whilst the Islamic State is a master of propaganda, their proficiency in the manipulation of social media is disturbing.
What we do know is Russian president Vladimir Putin must act decisively, will he order a transparent investigation similar to the one that he obstructed in the case of MH17? Or will indecisiveness allow the Islamic State to build a pseudo case of capability adding to the conspiracy theories perpetuated by the Islamic State?
My guess is neither. President Putin will get the results of a thorough investigation – with the _private_ results leading to decisive action.
ReplyDeleteAccording to news service AFP, Russian President Vladamir Putin is Forbes magazine most powerful person edging out Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama. The most powerful political leader in the world should be able to get the job done.
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