The Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, also called the Register of Damage for Ukraine[1] or RD4U,[2] is a register founded by the Council of Europe for Ukrainian individuals, businesses, and state and municipal entities to seek compensation for damages from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1] The Register of Damage for Ukraine is an enlarged partial agreement, thereby allowing international cooperation between members and non-members within the framework of the Council of Europe.[1] The Register is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, and has an office in Kyiv, Ukraine.[1][3]
Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine | |
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| Formation | 17 May 2023 |
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| Purpose | Registry for compensation for damages due to war |
| Headquarters | The Hague |
| Leader | Markian Kliuchkovskyi (Executive director) |
Parent organization | Council of Europe |
| Website | Official website |
On 2 April 2024, the Register opened to applications, and within the first 24 hours of opening, the office received over 100 online applications, anticipating an eventual 300,000 to 600,000 claims.[4]
As of April 2024, the Register of Damage for Ukraine only accepts claims regarding the damage or destruction of residential real estate.[5] Other categories, such as injury or loss, will gradually become available throughout 2024.[5][1]
The Register will not pay out any claims, but is instead the initial approach to an international compensation mechanism that is not yet established.[4][1] Preceding the creation of the Register, in November 2022, the United Nations "recognized that Russia must be held to account for its violations of international law in Ukraine, including by way of payment of reparation."[1]
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edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine". Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Ukraine Embassy. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ The Hague. "Register of Damage for Ukraine to Open for Claims Submission on 2 April 2024 - Council of Europe Office in Ukraine - www.coe.int". Council of Europe Office in Ukraine. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Zelenskyy announces opening of office for register of damage caused by Russian aggression". European Pravda. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ a b Corder, Mike (2 April 2024). "Ukrainians file online compensation claims as register opens of damage to homes caused by war". ABC News. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Claims open for war damages from Russia's aggression". odessa-journal.com. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.