“We have all lost what we call international law... I don’t even understand how anyone can be called upon to follow the norms and principles of international law. It effectively no longer exists,” Mr. Peskov said in an interview with the state-run Rossiya TV. He said international law exists “de jure” (by law) but no longer “de facto” (in fact). “We cannot tell anyone to follow international law, follow which law?

Source: The Hindu March 08, 2026 17:17 UTC