Ukraine crisis continues despite MH17 plane crash

The Heat

As the first bodies are transported back the Netherlands, the turmoil in Ukraine from the MH17 plane crash continues.

The latest violence in Ukraine involves two military jets being shot down. International investigators are still trying to figure out exactly how the crash happened.

The heated debate continues in the midst of this tragedy between Ukraine and U.S. officials on one side, and Russia on the other.

CCTV’s Tony Cheng has the latest from Donetsk on the growing crisis.

Follow Tony Cheng on Twitter @TLCBkk

Research Director for the U.S.–Ukraine Foundation Peter Voitsekhovsky joined CCTV’s Nathan King for a Ukrainian perspective on the situation.

Former Kremlin Adviser Alexander Nekrassov also joined The Heat for more on Russia’s role in this crisis.

Visualization by Dan Matthews Data Source: Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives