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What did the International Court of Justice direct Russia to do in its provisional-measures order of 16…

In paragraph 86 of its order of 16 March 2022, the Court directed Russia to suspend the military operations it began in Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The order concerned…

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What did the International Court of Justice direct Russia to do in its provisional-measures order of 16 March 2022 in Ukraine v. Russian Federation?

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In paragraph 86 of its order of 16 March 2022, the Court directed Russia to suspend the military operations it began in Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The order concerned provisional measures.

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Option A

The first operative measure directed Russia to suspend the military operations begun in Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

Option B

The March 2022 order indicated provisional measures. Its operative part contained no compensation award.

Option C

The Court indicated provisional measures in the proceedings before it. The order did not refer the case to arbitration.

Option D

The Court’s operative measures did not require the withdrawal of jurisdictional objections.

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