On March 16, the Chinese regime united with Russia in another United Nations vote, voting against an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling ordering Moscow to "immediately suspend" its military activities in Ukraine.

Ukraine filed a lawsuit against Russia at the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' highest legal authority, on February 26, claiming that Moscow breached the 1948 Genocide Convention by falsely justifying its military actions in Luhansk and Donetsk as averting genocide.

According to the court's judgment (pdf), Ukraine "has a plausible right not to be subjected to Russian Federation military operations for the purpose of preventing and punishing an alleged genocide on Ukrainian territory."

"The Russian Federation's'special military operation' has resulted in several civilian deaths and injuries. Additionally, it has resulted in severe material damage, including the loss of buildings and infrastructure," the court verdict states.

By a 13-2, the court directed Russia to "immediately suspend military operations that began on February 24, 2022." Kirill Gevorgian of Russia and Xue Hanqin of China voted against the decision.

Additionally, the Russian and Chinese judges voted against another ruling, which required Russia to ensure that its armed formations "take no steps" to expand their military operations in Ukraine. The remaining 13 judges voted in favor.

China supported or did not oppose Russia in the last United Nations vote for the third time. China refrained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding that Moscow immediately cease its aggression on Ukraine and withdraw its soldiers.

China again abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and urging Moscow to withdraw its military promptly. The answer was enacted with the support of 141 of the UN's 193 member states.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has thus far refrained from labeling Russia's attack an invasion or denouncing Moscow's aggression. Weeks before the war, the two neighboring countries upgraded their bilateral ties to a "no-limits" arrangement.

In delivering the judgment, ICJ President Joan Donoghue described the "difficult living conditions" now faced by the Ukrainian populace.

"Many people lack access to basic consumables, drinking water, electricity, life-saving medications, and adequate warmth. A big number of people are attempting to evacuate the most impacted cities in highly dangerous circumstances," she said.

According to the United Nations' refugee agency, about 3 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to neighboring nations.

The ICJ's decision has limited ramifications due to the court's inability to enforce its decisions.

Nonetheless, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the court ruling as a "complete victory" for his country.

"The International Court of Justice ordered an immediate halt to the invasion. International law binds the order. Russia must promptly comply. Ignoring the directive will only serve to further isolate Russia," Zelensky remarked on Twitter.

According to the US State Department's Ned Price statement, the judgment "clearly and unequivocally ordered Russia" to immediately cease its military operations in Ukraine.

"We applaud the court's decision and urge the Russian Federation to adhere to it by immediately ceasing military operations in Ukraine and establishing unhindered humanitarian access," Price added.

Earlier on Wednesday, Zelensky delivered a passionate appeal to members of Congress via video link, pleading with Washington to increase military help to his country.

According to a statement from his office, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis) stated Zelensky's address was a "powerful reminder that America must lead in order to avert further death, chaos, and destruction in Ukraine."

"We also need to send a clear message to the Chinese Communist Party that they will face consequences if they intervene in the conflict to assist Russia," he warned. "The CCP must understand that any evidence of military assistance to Russia will be made public."

Several media sites recently reported, citing anonymous US officials, that Russia had asked for military help and financial assistance from Russia for its war, and Beijing had shown a willingness to oblige. Both nations have vehemently refuted the charges.

"For more than a decade, the CCP and Russia have waged a New Cold War against America and its friends. It is past time for us to reawaken and begin taking the essential steps to win," Gallagher said.