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Board of the Register of Damage for Ukraine Concludes a Significant Visit to Kyiv, Expanding Support for Victims
The Board and Executive Director of the Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) successfully concluded a two-day visit to Kyiv, marking an important step forward in bringing justice for victims of Russia's aggression. Central to the visit was the announcement of the launch of six new claims...
Giving Voice to Victims: Register of Damage Hears Firsthand Accounts of War’s Impact
During their visit to Kyiv, the Board and Executive Director of the Register of Damage for Ukraine met with victims of Russia’s aggression and representatives of civil society organisations and networks supporting victims. The meeting provided an opportunity to present the Register’s mandate and...
Register of Damage for Ukraine signs Agreements on Provision of Legal Aid for Claimants and Access to Evidence Collected by Ukrainian Law Enforcement Agencies
The Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) signed two agreements with Ukrainian authorities aimed at provision of assistance to people in Ukraine during the submission of claims for compensation of damage caused by Russia’s aggression and access to evidence collected by Ukrainian law enforcement...
Register of Damage for Ukraine Announces the Opening of New Claim Categories for Involuntary Internal Displacement and Violations of Personal Integrity
In a significant step toward justice and accountability, the Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) has announced the opening of new claims categories for individuals who have suffered grave violations as a result of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The announcement was made at a high-level...
Register of Damage for Ukraine Now Accepting Claims for Missing Immediate Family Members
As of today, individuals whose immediate family members have gone missing due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine can submit claims for compensation under Category A2.2 to the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (the Register). The launch...
Three Years of Resilience: The Register of Damage for Ukraine and the Path to Justice and Accountability
Three years ago, the Russian Federation launched a large‐scale invasion against Ukraine, resulting in widespread damage, loss and injury. Today marks the recognition of the profound human and material toll of the ongoing aggression, along with support for all those affected by its consequences....
Final Preparatory Meeting on a Claims Commission for Ukraine held in The Hague – Formal Treaty Negotiations to start in March
Representatives from a broad cross-regional group of more than 50 states gathered for the 4th preparatory meeting on an international instrument to establish a Claims Commission for Ukraine in The Hague from 28 to 30 January 2025. Hosted by the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of...
Register of Damage for Ukraine Actively Accepting Claims in Categories A2.1 and A3.1
Category A3.1 (damage or destruction of residential immovable property) is once again open for the submission of claims at the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (Register), following the conclusion of a short, temporary pause due to a...
European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Visits the Register to Mark the Opening of Claims for the Death of Immediate Family Members
The Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (Register) was honoured to welcome the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, to its headquarters in The Hague. During his visit, Commissioner...
Register of Damage for Ukraine Now Accepting Claims for the Death of Immediate Family Members
Starting today, family members who lost a close relative due to Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine may seek compensation for their own mental pain and anguish by submitting a claim to the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (Register) in...
Claim Forms and Rules for the Majority of Categories of Claims Now Published by the Register of Damage for Ukraine
The Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (Register) today announced the issuance of claim forms and rules for 17 categories of claims, following their adoption by the Register’s Board and approval by the Register’s Conference of Participants....
Register's Claims Data Unaffected by Recent Cyberattack in Ukraine
The Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (Register) is aware of yesterday’s cyberattack against Ukrainian governmental registries and databases, some of which are relied upon by Claimants for information and evidence that is necessary to submit...
Cooperation Framework Discussed at the First Working Meeting of the Register’s Civil Society Coordination Platform
On 16 December 2024, the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine organised in Kyiv and online the first working meeting of its Civil Society Coordination Platform. The meeting brought together up to 70 representatives from more than 40 institutions,...
The Register of Damage for Ukraine Adopts the First Decisions on the Recording of Claims and Finalises the Adoption of Claim Forms
Established to document damage, loss, and injury sustained by individuals, businesses, and the State of Ukraine, the Register of Damage for Ukraine today announced the adoption of the first decisions on the recording of claims in the Register, an important step in delivering justice due to the...
Third Preparatory Meeting on a Claims Commission for Ukraine Convened in The Hague
A new milestone in the establishment of an international Claims Commission for Ukraine was reached this week with the Third Preparatory Meeting, held in The Hague, the Netherlands, from 13 to 15 November. The meeting brought together representatives from a broad cross-regional group of states...
Together for Justice: Register of Damage for Ukraine Launches Coordination Platform to Strengthen Civil Society Cooperation
The Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) has launched a Coordination Platform to partner with civil society in supporting claimants through the process of filing claims for damage caused by Russian aggression. This was announced by RD4U Executive Director Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi during the...
The Conference of Participants of the Register Held its Fifth Meeting
The Conference of Participants of the Register held its fifth meeting in Strasbourg on 11 October 2024, bringing together the representatives of the 44 Participants and Associate Members. “I have been clear that Ukraine will be the Council of Europe’s top priority during my mandate as Secretary...
Over 10,000 Claims for Damage or Destruction to Residential Housing Submitted to the Register of Damage for Ukraine
In first notable milestone, more than 10,000 claims have now been submitted to the Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) under the category of damage or destruction of residential housing. The Register, launched to serve as a record of all eligible claims for compensation for the widespread...
Statement by RD4U Executive Director at International Conference on Restoration of Justice – Point 7 of the Peace Formula
Excellencies, RD4U represents one of the biggest meetings of minds of States on the issue of accountability for the war of aggression against Ukraine. RD4U is the first organisation specifically created to address the consequences of the war in accordance with international law. International law...
Second Preparatory Meeting on a Claims Commission for Ukraine Held in The Hague
The second preparatory meeting on an international instrument to establish a Claims Commission for Ukraine took place in The Hague on 12-13 September 2024. The event, organised by the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the...
