The UN International Court of Justice in The Hague has ordered Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with the stated goal of “preventing and punishing” the alleged genocide in Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine.

This was announced by the chief judge of the UN International Court of Justice Joan Donohue on Wednesday, European Truth reports.

“The Russian Federation must, pending a final decision in the case, suspend hostilities that began on February 24, 2022 in Ukraine,” the judge said.

Russia must also suspend any military aid to the so-called LDNR.

“The Court considers that the Russian Federation should ensure that any military or regular units that may be controlled or maintained by the Russian Federation, as well as any organizations or individuals that may be indirectly controlled by it, do not take further action in these operations. “, – the judge added.

Announcing the decision, the judge noted that the court has jurisdiction to investigate whether genocide is taking place in Ukraine – following a lawsuit filed by Ukraine against Russia.

The judge explained that the court had no evidence that Ukraine was committing genocide on its territory, as claimed by Russia.

The judge explained that the court had no evidence that Ukraine was committing genocide on its territory, as claimed by Russia.

The decision was made by 13 votes to two, with Russia and China voting against.

In this case, Russia refused to defend itself in court in The Hague. At the same time, Russia’s refusal to defend does not stop the hearing.

Source: https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/