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ICJ Advances Russia's Counterclaims Against Ukraine in Genocide Case

12/9/2025

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is considering Russia's counterclaims against Ukraine under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
The ICJ rejected Ukraine's objections to admissibility.
Deadlines for submissions are December 7, 2026 (Ukraine) and December 7, 2027 (Russia), and the Russia counterclaims were supported by 11 judges, while 4 dissented.
The proceedings stem from Ukraine's February 2022 application.

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Story summary

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is considering Russia's counterclaims against Ukraine under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
The ICJ rejected Ukraine's objections to admissibility.
Deadlines for submissions are December 7, 2026 (Ukraine) and December 7, 2027 (Russia), and the Russia counterclaims were supported by 11 judges, while 4 dissented.
The proceedings stem from Ukraine's February 2022 application.