Ukraine has accused Russia of seeking to illegally seize control of the strategically important Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait.
How the games get made: UTSA debuts game design program in fall semesterGet ready to travel this fall with these Insider DealsThe Russian delegation at the start of PCA Case between Ukraine and the Russian Federation in the Netherlands, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. – Ukraine on Monday accused Russia of seeking to illegally seize control of the strategically important Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait, as hearings opened in a high-stakes arbitration case between Kyiv and Moscow.
“Ukraine’s accusations in this case are, of course, completely groundless and hopeless,” Russian Agent Gennady Kuzmin told the panel. He argued that the Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait constitute “internal waters” that are not covered by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the treaty Ukraine alleges Russia is breaching.
After Monday's two opening statements, the panel hearings will continue for days behind closed doors. A final ruling could take years.Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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