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DISINFO: Russia adheres to international law
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: Pervyi Kanal ( archived) *
  • Date of publication: January 10, 2018
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Countries / regions discussed: US, Russia
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International Law Crimea War in Ukraine

DISINFO: Russia adheres to international law

SUMMARY

Russia carries out its international obligations strictly in line with international law, unlike its American comrades who trade with the sovereignty of countries.

RESPONSE

Russia's actions in Ukraine are a clear violation of international law. Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN Charter declares without ambiguity that "all Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations" http://bit.ly/1rbGaE3. UNGA Resolution 68/262 also affirmed the General Assembly's commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and underscored the invalidity of the 2014 Crimean referendum http://bit.ly/1RZGnjo.

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