Ukraine War: Russia refused to attend UN’s court hearing to settle conflict

Russian forces stepped up shelling of cities in Ukraine’s center, north and south, a Ukrainian official said this as fighting entered 12th day. Meanwhile Russian President Vladimir Putin shifted blame for the war to Ukraine, saying Moscow’s invasion could be halted “only if Kyiv ceases hostilities”. 

It has been reported that the head judge said Russia refused to attend a hearing at the United Nation’s top court on Monday March 7 2022, at which Ukraine is asking for an immediate order to halt the conflict.

He also said that the Russian ambassador to the Netherlands, Alexander Shulgin, wrote to the court and indicated that his government did not intend to participate.

International Court of Justice President, Joan Donoghue stated that, “The court regrets the non-appearance of the Russian Federation in these oral proceedings.”