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Russia snubs UN court hearing in case brought by Ukraine

Ukrainian envoy Anton Korynevych urged Russia to 'lay down your arms and put forward your evidence' [File: Eva Plevier/Reuters]

Russia has boycotted hearings at the UN’s highest court during which Ukraine is seeking an emergency order to halt hostilities, arguing that Moscow has falsely applied genocide law in justifying its invasion.

Hearings began at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Monday without legal representation for Russia.

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