Hague Court starts hearings of Ukraine vs. Russia case

The Hague-based International Court of Justice started hearings on Monday, March 6, on the Ukraine case concerning Application of the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Ukraine vs. Russian Federation).

The hearings will be held from March 6 to March 9; the Ukrainian side will be heard first. Wednesday, March 8, will be scheduled for Ukraine, whereas Russia will testify on Thursday, March 9.