Ukraine needs 15 ratifications to launch compensation commission
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The agreement establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine requires 15 more ratifications to enter into force. It has been signed by 40 countries and the EU, but only 10 have ratified it so far. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany plans to ratify by the end of 2026.
Key Facts
- The agreement establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine has been signed by 40 countries and the European Union.
- Only 10 countries have ratified the agreement so far.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany plans to ratify the agreement by the end of 2026.
- The chairmanship of the Committee of the Parties to the Register of Damage for Ukraine has passed from the United Kingdom to Sweden.
- Ukraine’s International Register of Damage now accepts claims in all 43 categories.
Ratification Progress
The agreement establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine has been signed by 40 countries and the European Union. Only 10 countries have ratified the agreement so far. Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Mykola Tochytskyi, said the timeline depends on each country’s domestic procedures. In some countries, ratification must pass through several stages in parliament, and its pace may depend on elections. Around ten countries have assured Ukraine that they will complete the process soon.
Compensation Mechanism Delay
Tochytskyi drew attention to the delay in establishing a full compensation mechanism under the auspices of the Council of Europe. The Register of Damage has already opened all categories of claims. The number of claims submitted does not reflect the full scale of the damage caused, and those affected are waiting for the first payments. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany plans to ratify the agreement by the end of 2026.
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