Leonid Kharchenko
Leonid Kharchenko is a Ukrainian citizen believed to be a former commander of a pro-Russian militant group involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014. He was also sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment by a Dutch court for his involvement in the incident, which claimed the lives of 298 individuals. Kharchenko's case has become emblematic of the broader issues of accountability and justice sought by the families of the victims, who are pressing for recognition of Russia's responsibility as a prerequisite for lasting peace in the region.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1 | 1.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,566 | $155,000 | 80$ |
| Russia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 76,367 | $1,500,000 | 795$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,412 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 231,407 | $1,119,000 | 947$ |
| Totals | 4 | 470,810,780 | 335,752 | $2,834,000 | 1,856$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Belarus:
Leonid Kharchenko was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of flight MH17.
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Indonesia:
Leonid Kharchenko was identified as a Ukrainian militia member affiliated with Russia and found guilty in the MH17 case.
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Russia:
Leonid Kharchenko, a citizen of Ukraine and a militia member, was found guilty in the Hague court.
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Ukraine:
Leonid Kharchenko was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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Australia:
Leonid Kharchenko was convicted in absentia for his role in the MH17 attack.
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Belarus:
Leonid Kharchenko was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of the Malaysian airliner MH17.
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Ukraine:
Leonid Kharchenko was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of MH17.
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