The U.S. president, Barack Obama, in his speech in Delaware, referred to the air disaster in Ukraine, stating that the government will enhance as much as possible the Ukrainian teams.
“The world is watching the reports of the shooting aircraft near the Russian-Ukrainian border,” Obama said.
He added that they are investigating whether any American citizens whether were aboard in the fatal Boeing 777, although according to the Malaysian aircraft reports 23 passengers from the USA were in the list.

At the same time, the president expressed his sorrow for the incredible tragedy and added that he is praying for the victim’s families.