07 June 2019

Dispute Concerning Coastal State Rights in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait (Ukraine v. the Russian Federation)

As communicated in press releases issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”) on 16 April 2019 and 23 May 2019, the hearing in the arbitration Concerning Coastal State Rights in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait, instituted by Ukraine against the Russian Federation, will begin on 10 June 2019.

The opening statement made by each Party’s Agent in the first round of oral pleadings will be webcast on the internet via live-streaming. The live-stream may be accessed through the following link:

Streaming

The opening statement of the Russian Federation will be delivered on Monday, 10 June 2019, at 10 a.m. (CEST); the statement is expected to conclude by 10:30 a.m. (CEST).

The opening statement of Ukraine will be delivered on Tuesday, 11 June 2019, at 10 a.m. (CEST); the statement is expected to conclude by 10:30 a.m. (CEST).

Please see the attached press release issued today (in English and French) by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the arbitration instituted by Ukraine against the Russian Federation in respect of a “dispute concerning coastal state rights in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov, and Kerch Strait”.

Further information about the proceedings is available on the PCA Case Repository (https://pca-cpa.org/en/cases/149/).