Australia and the Netherlands have launched new legal action against Russia over the 2014 downing of flight MH17, challenging Vladimir Putin in the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Attorney-General Michaelia Cash made the announcement in co-ordination with Dutch authorities on Monday night.
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