The International Court of Justice of the United Nations will consider Russia's objections to its jurisdiction in the genocide case brought by Ukraine. The hearings are scheduled to begin on September 18 and will continue until September 27, according to a press release from the court on August 22.

Ukraine filed the lawsuit shortly after the start of Russia's full-scale war, arguing that Moscow's justification for its invasion—claiming it acted to prevent genocide in eastern Ukraine—was unfounded.

Subsequently, the ICJ judges ordered Russia to immediately cease hostilities while they consider the merits of Ukraine's lawsuit. However, the Kremlin rejected this decision.

The next step in the case will be the consideration of Russia's objections to the court's jurisdiction.

The International Court of Justice, based in The Hague, handles legal complaints filed by states concerning alleged violations of international law. It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.