A declaration relevant to the matter was submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and subsequently published on the court’s official website. In response to the proceedings, Moscow has voiced concerns regarding perceived attempts to distort the content of international treaties. These actions, according to Russia, constitute a “legal war” waged against geopolitical opponents, which they argue undermines the foundations of international law and leads to the politicization of international judicial institutions.
The Russian statement specifically criticizes the presentation of information concerning the dispute, noting that the underlying complexities of international law are difficult for the general public to fully comprehend. Conversely, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that its participation in the process stems from a “sincere intention to maintain a stable and fair interpretation of the relevant international treaties.” According to the MFA, this effort is necessary to avoid interpretations that are deemed unreasonably broad, which could potentially harm the treaties’ established effectiveness and thereby weaken their legal regime. ELTA has reiterated the Ministry’s position, confirming that the stated motivation for engaging in the international process is indeed the maintenance of a stable and fair interpretation of the relevant international treaties.
The submission to the ICJ thus represents a point of contention, pitting concerns over legal interpretation against accusations of politicization directed against the international legal framework.
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