The court in The Hague will begin hearings on Ukraine’s lawsuit against Russia

From September 18 to 27, the International Court of Justice in The Hague will hold hearings in the case of Ukraine against Russia regarding violations of the genocide convention. In particular, preliminary objections raised by Russia will be heard.

The court’s press service reported that during the sessions, representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and more than 30 Western countries admitted as third parties will be given the floor.

On February 26, 2022, just two days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine filed a lawsuit against Russia in the International Court of Justice for violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

At that time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for holding Russia accountable for genocide in the lawsuit regarding the interpretation, application, and enforcement of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

On March 16, 2022, the International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered Russia to cease military actions that began on February 24, 2022, in Ukraine. However, Russia ignored this decision and continued military operations.

On October 3, 2022, Russia filed objections regarding the court’s jurisdiction and the admissibility of the application.