Ukraine peace hopes dwindle

China Forum | He Wei

The downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has dealt a severe blow to the prospects of a resolution to the worsening crisis

The downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on July 17 marked a new low in the Ukraine crisis, which started last year. Given the denials of responsibility for the tragedy made by Moscow, Kiev, and the pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine, it will be difficult to hold any side accountable for the deaths of the 298 people onboard the aircraft. However, one thing is certain that the tensions in Ukraine will continue to escalate.