Romania joins Ukraine's case against Russia in UN International Court of Justice

Romania has joined Ukraine's lawsuit against Russia in United Nations International Court of Justice, in which Ukraine challenges Russia's use of "genocide" accusations against it as a pretext for invasion. In a Twitter post, Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu announced news on May 18.

Twitter post by Romanian Foreign Minister re, "Gl to announce that, as decided by country's highest authorities, Romania will intervene in Case before International Court of Justice on 'Allegations of Genocide under Convention on Prevention & Punishment of Crime of Genocide' (Ukraine v. Russia)".

In a subsequent tweet, foreign minister stated that this demonstrates Romania's firm belief in values of international law and international justice, particularly and in ir observance - which are critical to maintaining global peace and security and are at heart of Romania's foreign policy.

Furr, according to Andriy Pasichnyk, Deputy Director of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' International Law Department, Romania's participation in case strengns Ukraine's position. "This is important because it proves that not only Ukraine considers Russia's accusations of genocide of mythical people of Donbass unfounded, but also alleged special operation - not justified by any rules of law. responsibility," he said, European Pravda reported.

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian forces have completed ir "combat mission" in Mariupol as brutal Russia-Ukraine war enters its 84th day. In meantime, Sweden and Finland have declared ir intention to join NATO. European Union, on or hand, was unable to reach an agreement on a ban on Russian oil imports.

Furrmore, 685 explosive devices were neutralised on Ukrainian soil on May 17, according to most recent daily update from Ukraine's State Emergency Service. According to Ukraine's State Emergency Service, total number of munitions handled since Russia's latest invasion began on February 24 has reached 110,593 explosive devices.

Furrmore, Ukrainian fighters were transferred from Mariupol, last stronghold of resistance, to a former penal colony on enemy territory, where a top military official hoped y could be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. A Moscow lawmaker, on or hand, stated that y should be brought to "justice."

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