The Netherlands expects compensation from Russia for the damage caused by the war against Ukraine
The Netherlands will establish an international commission to review claims for compensation for damages caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Dutch Foreign Minister David van Will emphasized that he expects compensation from Russia after a peace agreement is reached, although there are no guarantees of this.
The commission will be based in The Hague. Ukrainian individuals, organizations, and state institutions will be able to submit claims for compensation. The compensation amounts will be satisfied from a specially created fund. Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset reported that 86,000 applications have already been submitted.
Van Will noted that Russia might be displeased with the establishment of this commission, calling this decision a “limited security threat.” Since 2023, Ukrainians have been able to register their claims in a registry already established in The Hague, which will be transformed into a claims commission.
In October, the European Parliament supported providing Ukraine with a “reparation loan” amounting to up to 140 billion euros. However, on December 12, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico pledged to block this loan, citing “peace policy.”
| Country | Number of Applications | Compensations |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 86,000 | Special fund |
| European Union | – | 140 billion euros (reparation loan) |
