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Council of Europe seeks reparations for all Ukraine victims

Jack Parrock interviews Alain Berset
December 16, 2025

A reparations body for Ukraine was established in The Hague today. The required funding will come from different sources, the secretary-general of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, told DW in an interview.

https://p.dw.com/p/55UZG

The "International Claims Commission for Ukraine" launched in The Hague will assess the damage caused by Russia in Ukraine and determine compensation. The effort will be co-ordinated by the Council of Europe, the pan-European human rights body. 

Jack Parrock Correspondent and TV anchor with extensive experience covering the EU