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Russia will do everything for a comprehensive and transparent investigation of the Malaysian plane crash in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a Russian Security Council meeting on July 22.

“Russia will do everything depending on it for a sound, comprehensive, deep and transparent investigation,” Putin said.

“We offer once again our condolences to all families of those dead. Of course, this is an awful tragedy,” the president said.

“We will do everything so that the investigation is comprehensive. Namely because of this Russia supported the UN Security Council resolution proposed by Australia. We will continue to resolve issues regarding comprehensive investigation in contact with all partners,” Putin said.