32 countries join Ukraine's lawsuit in the International Court
32 countries have joined Ukraine's lawsuit against Russia in the International Court of Justice in The Hague. This was reported by DW Main.
It is noted that the judges of the ICJ approved the relevant applications from Germany and 25 other EU member states, with the exception of Hungary, as well as from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom.
This refers to a lawsuit filed by Ukraine in 2017. It accuses Russia of violating international conventions on combating the financing of terrorism by arming separatists in the DPR and LPR and of eliminating of all forms of racial discrimination for its policy in annexed Crimea.
The hearings, in this case, will last until June 14, and the next stage will be the verdict.
As reported, the International Court of Justice in The Hague has begun consideration of the merits of Ukraine's claim against Russia.
Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 10/06/2023
