The issue focused on Russian violations of international law as well as illegal moves by Ukraine and some Western governments to legitimize illegal armed seizure of Crimea by Russian troops in March 2014. The Supreme Court ruled that Russia must comply with its obligations under international law and Ukraine must comply with its obligations under Ukraine's constitution. The Court ordered Russia to withdraw its troops from Crimea by Feb. 28. The Justice Ministry agreed and confirmed that Russia must comply with its obligations under international law and Ukraine must comply with its obligations under Ukraine's constitution