The Hague court ordered Russia to stop the war against Ukraine: what will happen if Moscow does not obey

The International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled that Russia should stop hostilities on the territory of Ukraine as interim measures pending consideration of Kyiv's complaint about Moscow's misinterpretation of the Genocide Convention as a pretext for aggression. Writes about it with the BBC.

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The Order of Interim Measures is published on court site. The Court recognized that they were necessary because there was a real and imminent risk that irreparable harm would be done to Ukraine and its citizens before it makes a final decision in the case.

Russia, by order of the court, must suspend military operations. In addition, citing Russia's statement to the UN that the self-proclaimed "DPR" and "LPR" have requested military support from it, the UN court demanded that Russia ensure the cessation of any steps in favor of a military operation by military or irregular armed groups, organizations and individuals which may be in Ukraine under the direction, control and support of the Russian Federation.

Russia and Ukraine must also refrain from any action that could aggravate the situation or make it difficult to resolve.

Ukraine's request to demand from Russia a report on the implementation of interim measures a week after the issuance of the order, the court rejected.

13 judges voted for the adoption of interim measures, two judges - elected from Russia and China - voted against.

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The UN Court granted Kyiv's request for urgent interim measures to protect the rights of Ukraine not to be "falsely accused of genocide and military operations of another state on its territory, based on the brazen abuse of an article of the Genocide Convention."

The Russian Federation "turned the Genocide Convention on its head" by making a false claim of genocide as a basis for actions that grossly violate the rights of millions of people throughout Ukraine.

Moscow asked the court to recognize its lack of jurisdiction in this dispute and dismiss the case, insisting that the dispute with Kiev over the use of force had nothing to do with the Genocide Convention. However, the court cited numerous official statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian authorities that residents of eastern Ukraine were subjected to genocide by Kyiv.

He also recalled that in 2014 the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation directly referred to the violation of the Genocide Convention, initiating a criminal case against Ukrainians.

The court's decision states that the order for interim measures is binding.

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What happens if Russia does not comply with the court order

Article 94 of the UN Charter says that "each member of the organization undertakes to fulfill the court decision on the case in which it is the party." However, the International Court of Justice has no means to control the execution of its requirements. If the party refuses them, then the case is redirected to the UN Security Council, writes "News".

“Given that Russia is also not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), there are very few opportunities to influence the Russian Federation through international courts,” said a doctor of public law, a visiting professor at Moscow State University. Lomonosov Karin Beshe-Golovko.

According to her, there can be no legally binding consequences of this resolution for the Russian Federation.

As ForumDaily wrote earlier:

• On the night of February 24 began full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine.
• In the light of these events in Russia and around the world, protests against the invasion of Ukraine
• US and UK imposed broad economic sanctions against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.
• February 25 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit down at the negotiating table. Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Putin is ready to send a delegation to Minsk (Belarus) for negotiations with Kiev. He specified that the delegation will include representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the presidential administration.
• In the USA there were large-scale rallies in support of Ukraine.
• Pope Francis visits the Russian Embassy February 25, to personally "express his concerns about the war" in Ukraine, which made an unprecedented deviation from diplomatic protocol.
• European Union, USA and UK imposed sanctions and froze the assets of Putin and Lavrov.
• The United States declared its readiness to start accept refugees from Ukraine.
• February 26, the world famous and one of the most popular groups of hackers Anonymous recorded a video message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. They promised to find all "skeletons in the closet" and "leave no stone unturned".
• As it became known, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Sean Penn is located in Ukraine and is making a documentary for Vice about events in the country.
• February 28 The world's largest aircraft An-225 was destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it caused alarm and sadness among the aviation world, in which it occupies an almost cult status.
• On the same day, the United States and France called on their citizens immediately consider leaving Russia.
• From the very beginning of the invasion, many actions took place around the world in support of Ukraine. How it was in the USA, see our material.
• On March 1, the United States asked 12 Russian diplomats from the United Nations leave the US accusing them of "espionage activities" as Russia continues its advance into Ukraine.
• March 2 Russian businessman Alex Konanykhin offered a $1 million reward for dead or alive Putin.
• Airbus and Boeing refused to work with Russia, this endangers almost the entire civil aviation of the country.
• March 3 CEO and founder of the Russian TV channel "Rain" announced the suspension of the channel. This is due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
• Which of the Hollywood stars supported Ukraine, and who was on the side of Russia, read here.
• What Russians living in Ukraine say about the war, you can find out in our material.
• Which companies left Russia and how it hit the economy, read on link.
• Where citizens of Ukraine can receive special services in Poland - by link.
• The US State Department has warned citizens of Ukraine that the US Mission in Ukraine does not currently offer visa services. That's it services provided in Germany.
• Meanwhile, the killers tried to kill the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky at least three times since Russia invaded his country on February 24.
• In Russia, the situation with free media is becoming more and more difficult. Even relatives of Ukrainians from Russia do not believe in shelling of Ukraine.
• Russian diplomats announced persona non grata, left the US, and the Russian airlines stop international flights.
• Meanwhile at the International Court of Justice in The Hague began consideration of the claim of Ukraine to Russia. The subject of the lawsuit is allegations of genocide.
• Russia began active preparations for shutdown from the global internet.
• Thousands of Ukrainians are leaving the country. 11-year-old boy from Zaporozhye made it to the border with Slovakia and crossed it on foot.
• USA supports Ukraine: both government officials and ordinary Americans. 20 workers in West Coast ports refuse tohandle Russian cargo. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was awarded a medal Liberty Ronald Reagan. Tesla will continue to pay salaries to employees who decide to go to fight in Ukraine.
• In the meantime, the sanctions are taking effect: Russia is rapidly rising in price or disappearing from the sale of drugs and medical equipment manufactured by countries that have imposed sanctions on the Russian Federation because of the war in Ukraine. Down on the country iron curtain. The world is on the hunt on the assets of Russian oligarchs.
• Russia cannot establish a dialogue with the world - she threatens to leave from the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
• In order to further help Ukraine in its struggle against the aggressor, the Congress approved an emergency package of military and humanitarian assistance in the amount of $13,6 billion. Biden also wants take away trade privileges from Russia in relations with America.
• The United States also banned deliveries to Russia dollar bills and restricted access to cryptocurrencies, and world educational organizations will no longer recognize diplomas issued by Russian universities.
• Intelligence sources claim that Vladimir Putin suffering from a brain disorder caused by dementia, Parkinson's disease or "steroid rage".
• In the meantime, the war continues, the world is making predictions about the future developments. For example, the American philosopher, political scientist, political economist and writer Yoshihiro Francis Fukuyama spoke about what awaits Russia in the war against Ukraine. Mikhail Khodorkovsky spoke about the war, the chances for peace and the Stockholm syndrome of Russians.

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