Putin was the real target but by mistake terrorists shot down MH 17

Obama said he made clear to Putin that his preferred path is to resolve this diplomatically. "But that means that he and the Russian government have to make a strategic decision. Are they going to continue to support violent separatists whose intent is to undermine the government of Ukraine, or are they prepared to work with the government of Ukraine to arrive at a cease-fire and a peace that takes into account the interests of all Ukrainians?" he asked.