[IamConservative]

“I would like to point out in this regard, that this tragedy would not have occurred if there was peace in that land, at least, if hostilities had not resumed in the South-East of Ukraine,” Putin said. “And without question, the state over whose territory this took place, bears responsibility for this awful tragedy.”

Have to say that sounds so much more commie like than: "Those big meanies made me shoot that plane down."

[mac_truck]

"Those big meanies made me shoot that plane down."

Putin was referring to the fact that Ukraine would not agree to a ceasefire in the east despite a concerted effort by the Europeans and Russia over the past month to secure one. It was Ukraine's decision to restart offensive military actions in the east that led to this tragedy, just as it was Ukraine's decision to allow that plane to fly over the conflict zone.