18 September, 2023

International Court of Justice - Ukraine and Russia


The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the judicial branch of the United Nations.

The court is hearing preliminary objections raised by the Russian Federation in a case between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The case concerns allegations of genocide made by Ukraine. Russia has raised the question as to whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

The Court to hold public hearings on the preliminary objections raised by the Russian Federation from Monday 18 to Wednesday 27 September 2023 (icj-cij.org)

Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukrain (icj-cij.org)