Key facts
- Europe's Register of Damage for Ukraine is now fully operational as of September 30.
- The register collects compensation claims arising from Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The Council of Europe established the register as a step toward a comprehensive compensation system.
- The register contains 43 different categories of damage.
- As of September 30, 195,000 claims had been received.
- An International Claims Commission will review claims to determine compensation awards.
Europe's Register of Damage for Ukraine, a database designed to collect compensation claims stemming from Russia's war, has become fully operational as of September 30. The Strasbourg-based Council of Europe established the register as part of its efforts to hold Russia legally and financially accountable for its actions in Ukraine.
"The Register of Damage for Ukraine represents the legal memory of this unjust war," said Alain Berset, the Council of Europe's Secretary General. "It is the first step towards a comprehensive system of compensation for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people for the gross injustices they have suffered," he added.
The register, which has been opening gradually since April 2024, covers 43 different categories of damage. To date, it has received 195,000 claims. These claims will be reviewed by an International Claims Commission, which is also being established, to determine the amount of compensation to be awarded for each case.
A key challenge remains securing the necessary funding. The World Bank estimated in February 2026 that the total cost of Ukraine's reconstruction would reach $588 billion. Members of the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly have proposed using approximately 200 billion euros (around $230 billion) of Russian assets frozen in Europe to contribute to this effort, although these assets are also being considered for other forms of support for Ukraine.
Individuals and businesses can submit damage claims through Diia, Ukraine's state mobile application for government services.