The Board of the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (RD4U) convened for its second meeting in The Hague from 27 February to 1 March 2024. The Board focused on the adoption of the rules and regulations necessary for the work of the Register and prepared the launch of the submission of claims, scheduled for April 2024.
The rules and regulations will govern submission, processing and recording of claims, categories of claims and claim forms including requirements for evidence. The Board also adopted the Rules on conflicts of interest and disclosure for members of the Board.
The rules and regulations adopted by the Board are subject to approval by the Conference of Participants before taking force.
The Board made the following statement:
“The work of the Register of Damage for Ukraine is progressing well, and we are working hard together with the Secretariat to prepare the launch of submission of claims, planned for April.
We recognise the importance of this milestone for Ukraine and its people, who have been suffering from the aggression of the Russian Federation – now for more than two years.
Today, the Board adopted the first set of rules and regulations of the Register required for the launch. It includes rules for submission, processing and recording of claims and categories of claims eligible for recording in the Register. Under its Statute, these rules are subject to approval by the Conference of Participants and will be published thereafter on the Register’s website.
The April launch of the submission of claims will cover one category, namely damage or destruction of residential immovable property. The Board has chosen this category because destruction of homes has an immense impact on people’s lives. Some 300,000 to 600,000 claims are anticipated and substantial evidence is readily available.
Soon thereafter, the Register will launch the submission of claims from individuals who have been most affected by the war, as well as claims related to the damage or destruction of critical infrastructure of Ukraine. Other categories will follow.
The Register represents a significant first step towards the establishment of an international compensation mechanism to address the consequences of the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine in violation of international law.”
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