ICJ takes on Ukrainian lawsuit against Russia

The UN International Court of Justice in The Hague begins hearing a lawsuit Monday alleging Russian abuses in Ukraine.

The government in Kiev accuses Moscow of violating United Nations conventions on discrimination and terrorism over its actions in Crimea and the eastern region of Donbass.

A ruling could take months or even years.

Military analyst, Pavel Felgenhauer, says Ukraine has a compelling case but Russia is unlikely to accept the outcome.

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ALT: Military analyst, Pavel Felgenhauer, rejects Russian claims that the ICJ does not have jurisdiction in the case, but says the court lacks any means of enforcing its own rulings.

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ALT: Mark Sleboda from Moscow State University dismisses Ukraine's accusations that Russia has been backing terrorist groups in Donbass.

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ALT: Mark Sleboda from Moscow State University says Ukraine's allegations of racial discrimination by Russia since its annexation of Crimea are unfounded.

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