This plane crash killed two hundred and ninety five people and nearly two hundred of them where Dutch nationals and ten British nationals.
The investigations has just started but there is strong evidence to suggest that this airline was brought down by Russian backed fighters.
If it is proved that Russia where involved in bringing down this airline it could have some far reaching consequences politically for Russia.
I think if it is proved that Russian government where involved then applying sanctions against Russia will not be enough.
President Putin has been quick to deny that Russia had anything to do with it and Russians at the moment seem quite supportive of him.
In the UK David Cameron has been using his Public Relations background to full effect by pressing for sanctions against Russia.
But then he is not prepared to return any of the money that some billionaire Russians linked to the Russian government have donated to the Conservative Party.
President Obama has been very even handed at the moment and he waiting for confirmation of Russian involvement before pointing the finger.
As there was only one American on the plane he might only be able to advise without really getting involved.
But the next week or so will give us better indication of what the European Union response will be.
I think that Russia where involved and once it's proven not only should they apply financial sanctions but they also need to relocate the 2018 World Cup to a safer region.
