The World Court will hear Russia's objections to its jurisdiction in a genocide case brought by Ukraine in hearings starting on September 18, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on August 22. Ukraine filed a case with the ICJ shortly after Russia's invasion began on February 24, 2022, which accused Moscow of falsely applying genocide law to justify the attack. In a preliminary decision in the case in March last year the court ordered Russia to cease military actions in Ukraine immediately. The rulings of the ICJ, also known as the World Court, are binding but it has no direct means of enforcing them. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
World Court Sets September Date To Hear Russian Objections To Ukraine Case
Members of the International Court of Justice take part in a public hearing on the case of Ukraine against Russia on June 6.