Council of Europe Approves International Commission to Examine Ukraine’s Claims Against Russia

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has approved the creation of an International Claims Commission for Ukraine for compensation for victims of Russian aggression.

The Gaze reports on it, referring to European Pravda.

It is expected that this commission will become the second important element of the international mechanism that will consider claims from individuals, legal entities, and the state of Ukraine related to the consequences of Russian aggression. 

As noted by Foreign Minister Sybiha, the establishment of such a mechanism should ensure justice and accountability, as well as become part of lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

“President Zelenskyy, Andriy Yarmak, and Andrii Sybiha have always been clear: #compensation for victims of Russian genocidal aggression is one of the key elements of just and lasting peace for Ukraine, Europe, and the whole world,” said Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

The Convention on the establishment of the commission is expected to be formally adopted at a meeting in The Hague on December 15–16, 2025.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna also stressed that the decision is a “monumental step” towards compensating victims and bringing those responsible to justice.

“Estonia fully supports the Convention’s adoption. All crimes of aggression must carry a price,” he wrote.

As The Gaze informed earlier, the European Commission is weighing a proposal to expand its planned “reparations loan” for Ukraine by tapping an additional €25 billion in frozen Russian assets held in private accounts across the European Union.