On February 22, 2023, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced its intention to withdraw from the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction in cases involving diplomatic correspondence, citing concerns over the court's "one-sided" approach to international law.
The move is seen as a significant escalation in Russia's efforts to limit the court's ability to hear cases involving the country's actions, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
"The ICJ is not a court of law, but rather a political instrument of the Western world, and its decisions are often based on subjective and biased interpretations of international law."
The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement emphasized the need for a more balanced approach to international law, arguing that the ICJ often favors the interests of Western countries over those of other nations.
This move is seen as a significant challenge to the international legal order, and may have far-reaching implications for the role of the ICJ in resolving global conflicts.
It remains to be seen how this development will impact the ICJ's ability to hear cases involving Russia, and whether other nations will follow suit in withdrawing from the court's jurisdiction.
The Russian Foreign Ministry's decision to withdraw from the ICJ's jurisdiction marks a significant escalation in the country's efforts to limit the court's ability to hear cases involving its actions, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.