Ukraine v. Russia : International Court Of Justice Concludes Hearing Ukraine's Application; Russia Refuses To Appear [LIVE UPDATES]

Aaratrika Bhaumik

7 March 2022 2:40 PM IST

  • Ukraine v. Russia : International Court Of Justice Concludes Hearing Ukraines Application; Russia Refuses To Appear [LIVE UPDATES]

    The International Court of Justice at Hague is hearing the application by Ukraine against Russia in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.In its Application, Ukraine contends, inter alia, that :"...the Russian Federation has falsely claimed that acts of genocide have occurred in the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts...

    Live Updates

    • 7 March 2022 2:50 PM IST

      The President welcomes the delegation of Ukraine, the agent of Ukraine to present their oral arguments.

    • 7 March 2022 2:47 PM IST

      ICJ expresses regret over Russia's decision to not participate in the proceedings in the case filed by Ukraine

    • 7 March 2022 2:45 PM IST

      ICJ Bench : The application submitted by Ukraine on Feb 26 were immediately transmitted to the Govt of Russian Federation and further communications were sent with the details of the current hearing. By letter dated March 5, 2022, the Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Netherlands indicated that his government does not intend to participate in the present proceedings. The Court regrets the non-appearance of the Russian Federation in the oral proceedings.

    • 7 March 2022 2:40 PM IST

      Hearing begins by a bench of 15 judges of the ICJ. The Bench also includes Justice Dalveer Bhandari, India's nominee at the ICJ.

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