Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov has filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Human Rights against the Russian Federation regarding compensation for gross violations of his property rights during Russia's unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine, the press service of SCM reported..

“In addition to countless human suffering, the Russian invasion has led to massive destruction of Ukrainian infrastructure.. The Russian artillery bombardment of the Azovstal metallurgical plant in Mariupol in order to destroy the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in this city became for the entire international community evidence of Russia’s disrespect for international law and human rights,” the company said in a statement on behalf of Akhmetov..

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At the same time, he asks the court to grant priority status to the case..

" Russia's crimes against Ukraine and every Ukrainian are egregious. The perpetrators must be punished,” Rinat Akhmetov substantiated the claim.

For violation of property rights, Akhmetov demands compensation from the Russian Federation for damages. Although the exact amount of compensation cannot yet be determined, Akhmetov insists that Russia should pay him billions of dollars for violating his human rights..