Sanctions against Russia by the US to blame?
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/a...ns/503659.html
Today's downing of MH17 coincides with sanctions imposed by the US
"U.S. President Barack Obama said that in order to avoid sanctions Russia should have halted the flow of weapons and fighters into Ukraine, supported a cease-fire, urged pro-Russian insurgents to release hostages, pursued internationally mediated talks and invited monitors to the Russia-Ukraine border".