Russian no show at UN court hearings on Ukrainian war

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\u0027They are not here in this court of law: they are on a battlefield waging an aggressive war against my country\u0027

Hearings began at the International Court of Justice without legal representation for Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia’s “special military action” is needed “to protect people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide” – meaning those whose first or only language is Russian – in eastern Ukraine.Article content The case centres on the interpretation of a 1948 treaty on the prevention of genocide, signed by both countries. The treaty names the ICJ as the forum for resolving disputes between signatories.

“Russia must be stopped and the court has a role to play in stopping it,” Korynevych told the judges as he asked for them to impose emergency measures.

 

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No surprise there.

They have no time for a circus, yer nwo and un plans are up... best get busy on saving yourselves ... go putin !!!!

A sign of things to come perhaps if Putin is made to stand trial?

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