- Ukraine filed a lawsuit at the United Nations’ highest court demanding that Russia immediately halt its support for pro-Moscow separatists fighting in eastern Ukraine.
- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry accused Russia of "acts of terrorism and discrimination in the course of its unlawful aggression" in the filing to the International Court of Justice.
- The filing itself has no direct consequences. Although, a finding by the court in Ukraine's favour could be enforceable in some national courts, theoretically triggering legal steps to freeze or seize Russian assets.
- Kiev is also challenging Moscow's actions on its territory at the International Criminal Court and the European Court of Human Rights.
- Russia has repeatedly denied sending troops or military equipment to eastern Ukraine. In Moscow, its foreign ministry said that Russia would use all available means of legal defence against the suit.
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