Intervening in a Contentious Case before the International Court of Justice: Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation) and Lithuania

1. Introduction 2. Legal Framework 2.1. The International Court of Justice 2.2. Genocide Convention Overview 2.3. Jurisdictional Aspects 3. Case Background 3.1. Historical Context 3.2. Parties Involved 3.3. Chronology of Events 4. Intervening Parties 4.1. Role of Intervenors 4.2. Lithuania's Legal Standing 4.3. Implications for Third Parties 5. Allegations of Genocide 5.1. Definition and Elements 5.2. Ukraine's Claims and Evidence 5.3. Russia's Defense Strategies 6. International Court Procedures 6.1. Preliminary Measures 6.2. Conduct of Hearings 6.3. Decision-Making Process 7. Legal and Political Implications 7.1. Impact on International Law 7.2. Political Ramifications 7.3. Precedent Setting Cases 8. Conclusion and Future Prospects 8.1. Summary of Findings 8.2. Recommendations for Policy 8.3. Perspectives on Future Disputes