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The EU-Supported Convention Establishes a Commission to Compensate Ukraine for Russian Crimes

December 17, 2025 Le Monde
The EU-Supported Convention Establishes a Commission to Compensate Ukraine for Russian Crimes

A European convention creates a commission to compensate Ukraine for Russian crimes.

SUMMARY

A convention adopted by 34 countries and the European Union creates a commission to compensate Ukraine for crimes committed by Russia, affirming that Russia is the aggressor and must pay.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Russia is recognized as the aggressor required to pay compensation.
  • A commission is created to compensate Ukraine for Russian crimes.
  • The convention was adopted under the auspices of the Council of Europe in The Hague.

CORE SUBJECT

Compensation Commission for Russian Crimes in Ukraine

Russia is the aggressor and must therefore pay. This is the founding principle of the convention adopted by 34 countries, as well as by the European Union, during a diplomatic meeting held in The Hague on Tuesday, December 16, under the auspices of the Council of Europe. The convention established a commission responsible for compensating Ukraine for crimes committed by Russia. This initiative aims to ensure that Ukrainian victims receive reparations for the damages suffered due to Russian aggression. The commission will be tasked with assessing the harm and distributing appropriate financial compensation, thereby strengthening Russia's accountability on the international stage.

KEYWORDS

Russia Ukraine compensation commission European convention Council of Europe war crimes

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

European Union

🏛️ Organization

Political and economic organization of European countries

Council of Europe

🏛️ Organization

International organization promoting human rights and democracy in Europe

The Hague

📍 Location_City

City in the Netherlands where the diplomatic meeting was held

Russia

📍 Location_Country

Country recognized as aggressor in the convention

Ukraine

📍 Location_Country

Country victim of the crimes for which the commission must compensate

KEY DECISIONS 1

Adoption of a convention establishing a commission to compensate Ukraine for Russian crimes

Decision Maker: 34 countries and the European Union
Status: Adopted
Announced: 2025-12-16
Impact Areas:
Ukraine Russia international law