ICJ to Hear Ukraine's Case Against Russia on Genocide Allegations

The International Court of Justice moves forward with Ukraine's legal challenge against Russia, dismissing most Russian objections but limiting the scope of its ruling.

• The UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled it has jurisdiction to hear Ukraine's case against Russia, focusing on accusations of genocide used by Russia to justify its 2022 invasion.
• The ICJ dismissed most of Russia's objections, allowing the case to move forward but will not rule on whether Russia's invasion itself violated the Genocide Convention.
• Ukraine seeks to refute Russia's claim that it committed genocide in eastern Ukraine, a key argument for Russia's military intervention.
• The legal battle is expected to be lengthy, with a final decision potentially years away. ICJ rulings are legally binding but lack enforcement mechanisms.
• The case has garnered international support for Ukraine, with 32 states filing submissions backing Kyiv's position.

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