Lyra500
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That area is part of Ukraine, not Russia. So I am not sure why they are asking Putin for access to the site instead of Poroshenko. Unless they want Putin to actually send a Russian army in there.
Yes it is in Ukraine, but it is controlled by pro-Russian militia who have been supported by Putin and Russia throughout. There is no way the separatists will listen to the Kiev Government (or Junta as they call it), but they may well listen to Putin since they get a lot of their arms and support from Russia.
That is why everyone has been on the phone to Putin - they want him to use his influence with the rebels so that the salvage and investigation can move forward as soon as possible.