Washington, Mar 17 (PTI) The United States on Wednesday welcomed an International Court of Justice order that asked Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine.Describing it as a significant ruling, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the ICJ clearly and unequivocally ordered Russia to immediately suspend its military operations.The Russian Federation shall immediately suspend military operations that it commenced on 24 February on the territory of Ukraine, presiding judge Joan Donoghue told the International Court of Justice, pending the final decision in the case.India's judge, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, voted against Russia.The court order was supported by 13 judges while two voted against it. This includes Vice-President Kirill Gevorgian from Russia and Judge Xue Hanqin from China. We welcome the court order and call on the Russian Federation to comply with the order, immediately cease its military operations in Ukraine, and to establish unhindered humanitarian access in Ukraine, Price said.In its ruling, the court -- which plays a vital role in peaceful settlement of disputes under the UN Charter -- stressed the need for States to act in conformity with their obligations under international law, including the laws of war, Price said.And the Court expressed deep concern about the extreme vulnerability of the civilian population of Ukraine, the numerous civilian deaths and injuries that have resulted from the Kremlin's actions, and the significant material damage, including the destruction of buildings and infrastructure, he said.The Court further noted its profound concern with the Russian government's use of force and emphasised the Court's acute awareness of the extent of the human tragedy that is taking place in Ukraine as well as the continuing loss of life and human suffering.The Court also observed that it did not possess any evidence substantiating Russia’s claims that genocide had been committed by Ukraine in the Donbas region, he said.Judge Xue Hanqin from China opposed the order.Ukraine’s contention that the Russian Federation’s allegation of genocide against Ukraine is just “an excuse for Russia’s unlawful aggression” raises doubt that this is a genuine case about genocide,” she wrote in her dissent note.It appears that the acts complained of by Ukraine namely Russia’s recognition of the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine and Russia’s military operations in Ukraine cannot be directly addressed by the interpretation and application of the provisions of the Genocide Convention, as the issues they have raised are concerned with the questions of recognition and use of force in international law, she said.

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday ordered Russia to 'immediately suspend the military operations' in Ukraine that it commenced on February 24. Indian judge at the UN top court, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, also voted against Moscow. Ukraine had filed a dispute on February 26 asking the UN court to intervene, arguing Moscow violated the 1948 Genocide Convention by falsely accusing Kyiv of committing genocide and using that as a pretext for the ongoing invasion. Also read: Is Elon Musk Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive founder of bitcoin?,The Russian Federation shall immediately suspend the military operations commenced on 24 February, 2022, that have as their stated purpose and objective the prevention and punishment of a claimed genocide in the Luhansk and Donetskoblasts of Ukraine, it said, the court’s president, US judge Joan E. Donoghue, said. ,Countries who refuse to abide by court orders can be referred to the U.N. Security Council, where Russia holds veto power. Also read: Russia to launch 'Rossgram' photo-share app after Instagram blocked over war,The World Court, situated in Hague, further added that there was no evidence to support Russian claims that Ukraine was committing genocide in the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts. ,While Justice Bhandari voted against Russia, India has abstained from voting on the issue in the UN. New Delhi has called on both sides to focus on negotiations and end hostilities. The ICJ's decision was confirmed by a 13-2 vote. A Russian and a Chinese judge were the two to vote against the decision. Also read: Russia wants Alaska back? 'Good luck with that' says Governor Mike Dunleavy,The court is acutely aware of the extent of the human tragedy that is taking place in Ukraine. The court is profoundly concerned about the use of force by the Russian Federation in Ukraine which raises very serious issues of international law, Donoghue said. ,Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed it as a major victory. “Ukraine gained a complete victory in its case against Russia at the International Court of Justice, he wrote on Twitter. ,The ICJ ordered to immediately stop the invasion. The order is binding under international law. Russia must comply immediately. Ignoring the order will isolate Russia even further.”,Moscow snubbed a hearing last week, when lawyers for Ukraine told the court that Russia had started an “unprovoked aggression.” “Cities under siege, civilians under fire, humanitarian catastrophe and refugees fleeing for their lives,” argued David Zionts, a member of Ukraine’s legal team.

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  <li>The ICJ ordered Russia to 'immediately suspend the military operations' in Ukraine</li>
  <li>Ukraine had filed a dispute on February 26 asking the UN court to intervene</li>
  <li>Justice Bhandari of India voted against Russia</li>
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US welcomes ICJ order asking Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine

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