Analysis of Issues in the International Court of Justice Case of Ukraine v. Russia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jel.202414606

Author(s)

Haoyu Wang*

Affiliation(s)

School of Law, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In recent years, the international situation has been severe, and the relationships between countries have been a universally concerned issue among scholars worldwide. Ukraine has initiated a lawsuit against Russia at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, claiming in its complaint that it has not engaged in acts of genocide, and therefore, Russia should not militarily intervene under the pretext of preventing and punishing genocide. Additionally, Ukraine has forcibly implicated Russia in the Genocide Convention, compelling Russia to accept the jurisdiction of the International Court. The essence of Ukraine's appeal is whether the use of force in the context of genocide is permitted under international law, which is also the core issue this article aims to address. The question of whether Russia is subject to compulsory jurisdiction regarding the judgment of the International Court is researched through literature review, conceptual analysis, historical research, and case comparison methods. This article argues that Ukraine should not initiate a lawsuit against Russia based on the Genocide Convention. Forcibly involving Russia in such a lawsuit represents an unreasonable application of international law and will have adverse effects on future cases. It must resolutely oppose such conduct.

Keywords

International Court of Justice; Jurisdiction; Convention on the Crime of Genocide

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