this also follows a pattern of actions by russian backed separatists. on june 24th, as this council was meeting to welcome ukraine's unilateral cease fire we received word that separatist downed a ukrainian helicopter, killing all aboard. they also claimed credit for downing of a cargo plane and also a fighter jet. if indeed russian backed separatists were behind this attack, they and their backers would have good reason to cover up evidence of their crime. thus, it is extremely important that an investigation be commenced immediately. in the first instance, the osce should act as a first responder, laying the foundation for efforts by other organizations and individual nations including

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