New Delhi: The United Nations’ highest court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday ordered Russia to suspend its military operations in Ukraine, as reported by news agency PTI.
UN’s highest court orders Russian Federation to suspend military operations in Ukraine, reports AP
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By 13-2 votes, the Russian Federation will quickly suspend military activities that it started on February 24, the decision said.
The decision by the court is the principal such decision gave by a global court since the conflict in Ukraine started.
Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the ICJ. The ICJ ordered to immediately stop the invasion. The order is binding under international law. Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further”.
Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the ICJ. The ICJ ordered to immediately stop the invasion. The order is binding under international law. Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further: Ukraine President pic.twitter.com/DPG4xR81To
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“The Russian Federation shall immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on Feb 24, 2022 in the territory of Ukraine,” the judges said as quoted by Reuters.
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The appointed authorities added Russia should likewise guarantee that different powers under its influence or upheld by Moscow shouldn’t proceed with the tactical activity.
Earlier on March 7, Russia had boycotted the hearing. Ukraine appealed to the International Court of Justice to order Russia to stop military operations. Ukraine said Russia’s aggression falls within a faulty interpretation of the UN Genocide Treaty.