Europe establishes Ukraine reparations commission amid push to end war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 16, 2025 at 02:41 PM

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In December 2025, 35 countries signed a treaty in The Hague establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. The commission, coordinated by the Council of Europe, will assess and decide on reparations claims against Russia for damages caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. This initiative follows the creation of a Register of Damages two years prior, which has already received over 80,000 claims. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that holding Russia accountable is crucial for achieving peace. The launch coincides with intensified peace talks and a US-led diplomatic push to end the war, with discussions focusing on utilizing frozen Russian assets and member contributions to fund reparations. Details on payment methods are still under development.

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Council of Europe 40% European Union ×250% Donald Trump 60% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×270% Ukraine ×780% Russia ×580%

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