Australia is seeking compensation from Russia after the ECHR found Moscow guilty of the downing of flight MH17 in 2014, which killed 298 people.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on Russia to pay compensation over the downing of flight MH17 after the ECHR found Moscow responsible for the tragedy. The court confirmed that Russia failed to check the missile target that brought down the plane, killing all 298 people on board. Although Russia denies responsibility, Wong hailed the ECHR decision as a historic moment for the victims and their families, emphasizing that Russia must take responsibility. However, the impact of the decision is limited as Russia does not recognize the court.