Can I submit a claim in this category?

You can submit a claim in this category if:

  1. you were detained, imprisoned, or placed in a public or private custodial setting, and were not permitted to leave;

  2. the deprivation of liberty was caused by Russia’s full‑scale invasion starting on 24 February 2022; and

  3. the deprivation of liberty occurred within the internationally recognised borders of Ukraine, including the temporarily occupied territories and the territorial waters, or the deprivation of liberty occurred outside of the territory of Ukraine but was directly linked to an event that occurred in Ukraine’s territory.

What can I claim under this category?

You can submit a claim for mental pain and anguish that you suffered due to the deprivation of liberty.

In addition, you can submit a claim in this category for the serious personal injury that you suffered due to the deprivation of liberty, including the costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation borne by you.

In addition to mental pain and anguish, I was injured as a result of the deprivation of liberty. Can I also seek compensation for “serious personal injury”?

Yes, if your injury meets the definition below.

“Serious personal injury” must have caused significant physical or psychological harm or suffering. Examples could include:

a. losing a limb;

b. losing or significantly limiting your ability to use a limb, organ, or body function, either permanently or temporarily;

c. disfigurement that substantially changed your appearance, either permanently or temporarily;

d. ending a pregnancy against your wishes; and

e. any other injury likely to significantly impact your quality of life.

This list is not exhaustive.

“Serious personal injury” does not include bruises, simple strains or sprains, minor burns, cuts, wounds, or other conditions not requiring medical treatment.

If I suffered serious personal injury as a result of the deprivation of liberty, should I submit a claim under this category or under category A2.3?

You can submit your claim for the serious personal injury resulting from the deprivation of liberty in either category. Claim forms in Diia are simple and intuitive and will help you with the submission process.

I did not suffer any serious personal injury as a result of the deprivation of liberty. Can I still submit a claim?

Yes, you can still submit a claim for your mental pain and anguish resulting from the deprivation of liberty.

Does this category also cover sexual violence, torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, forced labour or service, forcible transfer or deportation, or other violations of personal integrity that I experienced during the deprivation of liberty?

No, if your claim also relates to one or more of these violations, you should submit a claim in a different category too.

Does this category also cover other financial losses, given that I could not work as usual?

No, if you suffered other losses, such as loss of income or gainful employment, you should submit an additional claim in a different, applicable category too.

How can I demonstrate that the deprivation of liberty was caused by Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine?

You should provide as much information as possible about the deprivation of liberty, the date or time period that it occurred, the location, and any reasons given for why you were deprived of your liberty.

You should also provide any relevant documentation you have about the circumstances of the deprivation of liberty.

Do I need to determine how much mental pain and anguish I have suffered because of the deprivation of liberty?

No, you don’t need to provide your own or an expert’s assessment of your mental pain and anguish, or any other evidence of this.

What should I submit as evidence of the serious personal injury and the related expenses?

The seriousness of the personal injury will primarily be established by medical documentation and records.

It is for you to decide what evidence to submit. Examples could include:

  1. medical reports;

  2. medical receipts;

  3. conclusions of medical commissions;

  4. forensic medical examination reports;  

  5. photos and videos; and

  6. medical insurance documents.

This list is not exhaustive.

I have been convicted of a crime in relation to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, or am subject to sanctions or other equivalent measures imposed by a government or an international organisation. Can I still submit a claim?

Yes. However, you should provide relevant information in the field provided.

Before submitting a claim to RD4U in this category, should I first submit an application to Ukraine’s Unified Register of Persons Deprived of Liberty as a Consequence of Aggression against Ukraine?

That is not required. But if you are included in this Unified Register, you should include this information in your claim to RD4U.

I was a prisoner of war. Can I submit a claim in this category?

Yes, you can submit a claim.

I applied to Ukraine’s Commission for Establishing the Fact of Deprivation of Personal Liberty as a Result of Armed Aggression against Ukraine, but my application was rejected. Can I submit a claim in this category?

Yes, you can submit a claim.

As someone who was deprived of their liberty, I have received financial assistance from Ukraine, international donors, or civil society organisations. Can I still submit a claim?

Yes, you can submit a claim regardless of whether you have received financial assistance. You should include this information when submitting your claim.