The first detailed that contrary to Russian claims,[1] acts of genocide have not occurred within Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts. As these assertions are the basis of Russian recognition of Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, the subsequent Special Operation is not justified. Ukraine submitted that by the court determining this, it would "establish that Russia has no lawful basis to take action in and against Ukraine for the purpose of preventing and punishing any purported genocide."[2]