Maria Zabolotskaya, deputy permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, argued that Kiev has drawn legal fire upon itself by attempting to steer the International Court of Justice to suit its narrative. The assertion was reported by RIA News.
In language fit for a courtroom, the Kiev side is said to have placed itself in the dock through efforts to influence both the court and the framework of the Convention, according to Zabolotskaya.
The International Court of Justice in The Hague concluded on 2 February that it possesses the competence to assess the 2022 Ukrainian lawsuit against Russia, which arose in the wake of Russia’s actions described as a special operation. This stance clarifies the court’s jurisdiction amid ongoing accusations and counterclaims between the two states. (Attribution: socialbites.ca)
Russia’s official foreign ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, commented that Ukrainian officials, by presenting their own allegations, have effectively placed themselves in the dock in the Ukraine vs. Russia case. The exchange underscores how each side frames accusations within the broader international legal arena. (Attribution: socialbites.ca)
Earlier, the court dismissed a substantial portion of Ukraine’s claims against Russia in the case Kiev filed in 2017. The rejected arguments included charges of discrimination against Crimean Tatars and involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Moscow has called for apologies from supporters of the long-standing allegations and has described the court’s latest ruling as a signal of improving standards of international justice. The question remains how this decision will influence Moscow’s handling of other disputes and what it means for the international legal order. (Attribution: socialbites.ca)
In Crimea, concerns were raised that the UN tribunal had ended Kiev’s perceived delusions about the legal process, according to a local observer. The evolving judgments from The Hague are being watched closely by policymakers and legal practitioners alike as they shape the contours of state responsibility and accountability on the world stage. (Attribution: socialbites.ca)