Russia: We will defend Serbia's stance at the ICJ
Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Aleksandr Konuzin said that Russia will uphold Serbia's stand before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Tuesday, August 04, 2009
"Russia will defend Serbia's position in the public debate, as it is in accordance with international law", he said.
"Moscow has been cooperating closely with Belgrade on that issue and will not stand aside when the ICJ debate starts", he noted.
Referring to reports by some Albanian language newspapers in Kosovo that Russia did not comment on the statements presented to ICJ by other states, he said that Russia had not taken part in considering the views of other countries for tactical reasons, "while our strategy remains the same".
The ICJ first received written statements, and then allowed those interested to submit their comments on the initial statements. Now public hearings are set to start on Dec. 1.
