Беспрецедентная поддержка новой конвенции о создании Международной комиссии по рассмотрению претензий

Тридцать четыре страны и Европейский cоюз* подписали новую конвенцию о создании Международной комиссии по рассмотрению претензий для Украины во время дипломатической конференции, совместно организованной в Гааге Советом Европы, в который входят 46 стран, и Нидерландами.

В дипломатической конференции приняли участие лидеры и высокопоставленные представители более 50 государств, в том числе президент Украины Владимир Зеленский, президент Республики Молдова Майя Санду и премьер-министр Нидерландов Дик Схоф.

"Today marks a major step forward in ensuring accountability for Ukraine. The International Claims Commission represents justice and hope for tens of thousands of victims-our determination that those who have suffered will not be forgotten. I call for quick ratifications so we can get the commission rapidly up and running for the people of Ukraine," said Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: "We expect that every mechanism for compensation from the Register of Damage and Claims Commission to the actual payments - will start working and receive strong and sufficient international support, so that people can truly feel that any kind of damage caused by the war can be compensated. This war, and Russia's responsibility for it, MUST become a clear example - so that others learn not to choose aggression."

"Accountability is about creating the conditions for peace that endures. And therefore, accountability is a condition of security - today and for the future. But accountability is not only about Ukraine. And it is not only about one aggressor and one victim. Accountability is about Europe. About every country in Europe. It is about whether Europe, as a whole, is willing to defend its peace," said Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers.

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, said: "Every day Russia is deliberately bombarding homes, destroying businesses and damaging infrastructure in Ukraine. Russia must compensate Ukraine for the damage caused. That is why we have launched the International Claims Commission for Ukraine and we are honoured to host it."

The International Claims Commission will be the second part of a comprehensive compensation mechanism related to Russia's war of aggression, building on the existing Register of Damage for Ukraine. The claims commission will be established within the framework of the Council of Europe and will also be open to other countries.

The Register of Damage for Ukraine, created in 2023, collects and records compensation claims submitted by individuals, organisations and public bodies in Ukraine. Forty-four states and the European Union have so far joined the Register, which has already received 86,000 claims.

The International Claims Commission will review, assess and decide upon claims submitted to the Register of Damage for Ukraine and determine the amount of compensation, if any, which is due in each case.

The convention establishing the commission will enter into force once it has been ratified by 25 signatories, as long as sufficient funds have been secured to support its initial work.

Beyond the compensation mechanism, the Council of Europe is committed to Ukraine's long-term future through a comprehensive approach centered on democratic reconstruction and accountability.

* The Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine was adopted and formally opened for signature at today's diplomatic conference. It was signed by Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Moldova, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union.

The Council of Europe's support for Ukraine

Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine (CETS No. 229)

Frequently asked questions - Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine

Register of Damage for Ukraine

Secretary General Alain Berset

Moldova's Presidency of the Committee of Ministers

The International Claims Commission is launched - video recording