International prosecutors investigating the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014 say they’ve found “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of the missile used to Russian-backed separatists. All 298 people on board were killed in the incident, including 38 Aussies. In The Hague, representatives from the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) provided evidence implicating Putin, including tapped phone calls but did not say that he ordered the plane be shot down. Despite the revelation, Dutch prosecutor Digna van Boetzelaer says the investigation has “reached its limit” after more than 8 years, and the JIT has “exhausted all avenues” due to a lack of cooperation from Moscow. As a current head of state, Putin has immunity and is protected by Dutch law. Paul Guard, whose parents Roger and Jill died in the crash, said while he’s grateful for investigators’ efforts, he’s disappointed the reason why the plane was shot down “may never be known”.