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ICJ sets September date to hear Russian objections to Ukraine genocide case
The World Court will hear Russia’s objections to its jurisdiction in a genocide case brought by Ukraine in hearings starting on September 18, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Tuesday.
Ukraine filed a case with the ICJ shortly after Russia’s invasion began on February 24, 2022, which accused Moscow of falsely applying genocide law to justify the attack.
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In a preliminary decision in the case in March last year the court ordered Russia to cease military actions in Ukraine immediately.
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