Australia joins global registry of Russian war damage in Ukraine

Australia has joined the International Registry of Damage caused to Ukraine by Russian aggression as an associate member, bringing the total number of participating states to 45.

The registry, established under the Council of Europe in line with UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-11/5, is a key step towards an international compensation mechanism for victims of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

As an associate member, Australia will contribute to the registry’s ongoing work, which serves as the foundation for future compensation payments to those affected by the conflict.

The registry already includes 43 countries and the European Union.

The agreement establishing the registry was adopted at a Council of Europe summit in Iceland in May 2023.

The registry is headquartered in The Hague, with Markiyan Kliuchkovskyi serving as its executive director.

A compensation commission tasked with disbursing payments to Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

This body will assess claims submitted through the registry and award compensation accordingly.

By Aghakazim Guliyev