That’s according to TASS, Ukrinform reports.
"Russia cannot take into account the demand of the UN International Court of Justice to stop the military operation in Ukraine," Peskov said.
He also clarified that "Putin's plans do not include a trip to the area of the Russian military operation in Ukraine and meetings with soldiers treated in hospitals."
Read also: Kuleba: Russia's non-compliance with ICJ ruling to impact on amount of compensation to UkraineIt should be recalled that on March 16, the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered that Russia cease hostilities in Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, with the stated goal of "preventing and punishing genocide” allegedly committed in Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine.
Russia had refused to defend itself in court in The Hague. At the same time, Russia's decision does not stop the hearing.
Read also: ICJ to consider issue of Russian reparations to UkraineOn February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a massive invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying key infrastructure and residential areas of Ukrainian cities and towns, using artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and ballistic missiles.
Martial law was imposed and general mobilization was announced in Ukraine.
