ICJ Supporting Ukraine: "Russia, Immediately Cease Attacks"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The International Court of Justice (ICJ), under the United Nations (UN), ordered Russia on the 16th (local time) to immediately cease its attacks on Ukraine.

According to major foreign media, the ICJ judges ruled this by a vote of 13 to 2 in response to Ukraine's request to "order Russia to stop its military operations."

The court stated, "There is no evidence supporting Russia's claim that justifies the war by alleging that 'Ukraine is committing genocide against Russians in the eastern region'." It added, "Russia must ensure that other forces under its control or supported by it do not continue military operations."

Ukraine filed a case against Russia at the ICJ on the 27th of last month, after Russia's invasion began, accusing Russia of falsely interpreting the "Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted on the day, "Ukraine has won a complete victory against Russia in the ICJ lawsuit," warning, "Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will lead to further isolation."

However, the likelihood of Russia complying with the ruling is low. Although the ICJ's ruling is legally binding, there are no direct or practical means to enforce it.

The British daily The Guardian assessed, "This ruling is unlikely to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin's decisions," but also noted that "it provides an authoritative rebuttal to the pretext for starting the war."

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