Destroyed factories, burned warehouses, damaged infrastructure, and lost businesses — from now on, these losses can be officially recorded in an internationally recognized system with legal weight. Ukraine has introduced five new categories in the Register of Damage, expanding opportunities for both businesses and the state to submit claims.
This was reported by Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra on her Facebook page.
This marks an important step in building a solid evidence base for future compensation. Legal entities, state and municipal enterprises, government bodies, and communities are now eligible to submit claims. The categories include damaged or destroyed infrastructure (both critical and non-critical), lost assets, lost profits, and expenses for repair and reconstruction, including projected future costs.
Applications can be submitted via the digital portal Diia, making the process accessible and user-friendly.
The system’s architecture consists of three key components. The first is the Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U), an international platform that already includes 44 countries and the European Union, with around 150,000 claims submitted. Its role is to record, document, and preserve evidence.
The second component is the International Compensation Commission, which will review claims and determine compensation amounts. It is being established under an international Convention already signed by 35 countries and the EU and is expected to be launched in 2026.
The third element is the Compensation Fund. Negotiations on its establishment are ongoing, but the core principle remains clear: Russia must pay for the damages.
This system is the result of years of international negotiations and joint efforts by Ukrainian lawyers, diplomats, and partners from dozens of countries. It creates a real mechanism to ensure compensation and hold the aggressor accountable.
Ukraine continues to work systematically to ensure that the principle “Russia must pay” becomes not just a political statement, but a legal reality.
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