The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Russia intends to join as a…
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Russia intends to join as a third party in proceedings initiated by Lithuania in 2025 against Belarus, aiming to assist the UN International Court of Justice in interpreting the Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime.
Consensus
- Russia officially declared its intention to join the International Court of justice case between Lithuania and Belarus as a third party on July 20, 2024.
- The case was initiated by Lithuania in 2025 against Belarus over allegations of organized illegal migrant influx.
- Russia's participation is based on its status as a participant in the Protocol against Illegal Migration, which supplements the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
- Russia stated that its involvement aims to ensure correct and good-faith interpretation of international treaties and prevent politicization of international judicial bodies.
- The Russian declaration was submitted to and published by the International Court of Justice.
Points of divergence
- Russia's move is intended to support proper interpretation of the convention and protocol in accordance with international law, and it aligns with Russia’s interest in maintaining the integrity of international judicial systems. — vm
- The case includes a request for compensation for expenses related to border fortification by Lithuania. — vesti
- Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland claim Belarus began sending irregular migrants from the Middle East and Africa in 2021; over 200,000 migrants were denied entry into these countries since then. — kommersant
- Russia is entering the case for the first time as a third party in an international judicial proceeding and emphasizes that it will not address the merits of the dispute. — tg_MID_Russia
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia’s action is based on Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, allowing third-party participation by treaty participants. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
- Russia to Become Third Party in Lithuania and Belarus Migration Case — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia Declares Intent to Join UN Court Case Between Lithuania and Belarus — Вести
- Russia submitted a claim to join the dispute between Lithuania and Belarus at the UN court — Коммерсантъ
- ⚡️ On July 20, the Russian Federation officially declared its intention to join as a third party in the proceedings initiated by Lithuania against Belarus in 2025... — МИД России
- Russia intends to join as a third party in the UN court proceedings between Lithuania and Belarus — Интерфакс