Updated On: 17 March, 2022 11:17 AM IST | Washington | PTI
Describing it as a significant ruling, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the ICJ “clearly and unequivocally” ordered Russia to immediately suspend its military operations

Ukrainian servicemen get ready to repel an attack in Ukraine’s Lugansk region. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, killing dozens and forcing hundreds to flee for their lives. Pic/AFP
The United States Wednesday welcomed an International Court of Justice order that asked Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. India’s judge voted against Russia while China’s judge opposed the order.
Describing it as a significant ruling, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that the ICJ “clearly and unequivocally” ordered Russia to immediately suspend its military operations.