International Register of Damage Caused by Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine
The International Register of Damage Caused by the Russian Federation's Aggression Against Ukraine is an international mechanism established to document and record material damages suffered by Ukraine as a result of Russia's armed aggression. It was founded at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik in May 2023 and is headquartered in The Hague. Operating as the first component of a future International Compensation Mechanism, it accepts applications from affected individuals, legal entities, and the state of Ukraine.
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Ukraine's international damage register completes phased opening of all 43 claim categories
On 30 September, the International Register of Damage Caused by Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine (RD4U) opened its final three claim categories, completing the phased rollout of all 43 categories provided for in its mandate. The Register, established by the Council of Europe in May 2023, has received approximately 195,000 claims since accepting applications in April 2024, of which more than 65,000 have been entered into the Register. Claims cover damage to individuals, legal entities, and the Ukrainian state, and will eventually be transferred to the future International Compensation Commission for Ukraine.