Putin accuses Ukraine of downing plane

Russian president Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of downing a military plane carrying dozens of captured Ukrainian soldiers. The Russian leader did not specify if he thought the aircraft was shot down intentionally or by mistake. The plane crashed close to the city of Belgrod near the Ukranian border. All 74 people on board were killed - including 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers due to be exchanged for Russian Prisoners. Ukraine officials have disputed the accuracy of Moscow's claims.