While calling for an open investigation, the Kremlin has distributed varying accounts of what happened with Malaysia Airlines flight 17. Conspiracy theories and unfounded claims run rampant throughout Russia’s strictly regulated media. Some argue this is an intentional move to keep Russian news consumers confused and misinformed. While calling for an open investigation, the Kremlin has distributed varying accounts of what happened with Malaysia Airlines flight 17. Conspiracy theories and unfounded claims run rampant throughout Russia’s strictly regulated media. Some argue this is an intentional move to keep Russian news consumers confused and misinformed.