Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has given a statement on his country's position and on international agreements to investigate the crash. Razak said Ukrainian President Poroshenko will negotiate with rebels "to establish a humanitarian corridor."
Poroshenko's comments fit with reports from Russia's RIA Novosti that rebels in east Ukraine are willing to discuss a ceasefire so that teams can reach the crash to recover bodies and investigate. RIA Novosti quoted self-proclaimed leader of Donetsk Aleksandr Borodai.
Razak said Malaysia would participate in investigations, and "dispatch a special flight to Kiev carrying a special disaster assistance and rescue team."
He continued that though Ukraine believes the plane was shot down, "at this stage Malaysia is unable to verify the cause of the tragedy, but we must and we will find out precisely what happened to this flight. No stone will be left unturned."
"If it transpires that the plane was indeed shot down, we insist that the perpetrators must swiftly be brought to justice."
Razak said he had spoken with President Obama, and that they agreed "the investigation must not be hindered in any way. An international team must have full access to the crash site, and no one should interfere with the [crash site] or move any debris."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those on board the flight. I cannot imagine what they must be going through at this painful time. The flight passengers and crew came from many different countries, but today regardless of nationality we are all united in grief."
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