UN court to rule on bid for order to Russia to halt invasion
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The United Nations’ top court is set to rule on a request by Ukraine for its judges to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The United Nations' top court is set to rule Wednesday on a request by Ukraine for its judges to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion.
But it remains to be seen if Moscow would comply with any order made by the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, which is sometimes known as the World Court.
Russia snubbed a hearing last week at which lawyers for Ukraine accused their powerful neighbor of “resorting to tactics reminiscent of medieval siege warfare” in its brutal assault.
If a nation doesn't abide by an order made by the court, judges could seek action from the U.N. Security Council, where Russia holds veto power.
