The Register of Damage for Ukraine was established to record claims for compensation submitted by individuals, entities, and the State of Ukraine for the damage, loss, and injury caused by the Russian Federation’s internationally wrongful acts in or against Ukraine. It is responsible for receiving and processing claims, categorising and organising them, and retaining the supporting evidence. Through its Board, the Register assesses the eligibility of claims, which are then recorded for future examination and evaluation.
The Register is not a court, tribunal, or compensation fund. It does not examine claims on their merits, assign value, or order payments. Instead, it represents the first step toward a future international compensation mechanism. Once that mechanism is established, the Register’s work and recorded claims will be integrated into it.
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Australia becomes the 45th member of the Register, joining 43 other States and the European Union.
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