International Court of Justice orders Russia to suspend Ukraine invasion - Ukraine has asked the court to take provisional measures ordering Russia to suspend the invasion
Set up after World War II to rule on disputes between UN member states, the ICJ bases its judgements mainly on treaties and conventions — in this case the 1949 Genocide Convention.
Although the court’s rulings are binding, it has no real means to enforce them, but experts said a ruling in Ukraine’s favour would help elevate its plight on the world stage. – Agence France-Presse
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