This was reported by the press service of the department in the Telegram channel.

The report states that the reason for going to court is a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights in connection with the illegal intrusion into the sovereign territory of Ukraine. 

The lawsuit states a number of requirements to the Russian side.

“As part of this lawsuit (against Russia. -

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) Ukraine demands, in addition to the complete withdrawal of Russian troops, the award of monetary compensation to the injured parties,” the Ministry of Justice writes.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview with the National State Television and Radio Company of Belarus, said that lies have become the hallmark of the Ukrainian authorities.