The Council of Europe’s support for Ukraine: Latest news
Help for Ukrainian children with disabilities resulting from the war
The urgent challenges faced by Ukrainian children with disabilities resulting from Russia’s war of aggression – including access to rehabilitation, healthcare, inclusive education, psychosocial support and continuity of care both in Ukraine and in host countries – was the topic of a high-level...
Statement on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
On 4 June 2026, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, made the following statement: “On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember all children whose lives have been affected by...
Council of Europe’s Congress delegation visits Kyiv to back Ukraine’s democratic resilience
Vice-President Dalman Eek outlines human-centred approach to recovery from the war
Kyiv citizens’ assembly delivers 24 recommendations to support war veterans and their families
The citizens’ assembly was organised with the support of the Council of Europe’s Congress
Special Tribunal for Ukraine: broad support for Council of Europe agreement
Thirty-six countries and the European Union have committed to joining the tribunal
Council of Europe and OSCE leadership revive extended high-level meetings to foster effective multilateralism
Participants stressed the importance of co-ordinated action to uphold democracy, human rights and security across Europe
Canada signs Council of Europe convention setting up an International Claims Commission for Ukraine
First non-European country to back forthcoming compensation review body
Special Envoy highlights justice for Ukrainian children at Kyiv Security Forum
On 24 April, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, participated online in the Justice and Accountability Panel at the Kyiv Security Forum. The panel, organised in partnership with Covington & Burling, brought...
470 Ukrainian local authorities attend meeting on the Register of Damage for Ukraine
“As the level of government closest to the citizens, local and regional authorities in Ukraine are the first point of contact for displaced persons and those who have lost their homes,...
Current affairs debate: call to step up efforts for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
“We are the leading international Organisation to support Ukraine, neither with money, nor with weapons, but with political power,” today said Frank Schwabe (Germany, SOC), opening a current affairs debate on “Accountability and justice: a call to step up efforts for the establishment of the...
From frontline to civilian life: first citizens’ assembly in Kyiv focuses on support for veterans
Even under the strain of war, democratic innovations are taking root in the capital of Ukraine. Over the weekend of 18-19 April 2026, 45 randomly selected residents of Kyiv’s Obolon district...
“Building back better”: support to Ukraine at local and regional levels in focus at Congress session
Recovery, reconstruction, decentralisation in post-war Ukraine among key themes
Ukraine: Individual entrepreneurs can now claim damages for Russia’s aggression
Over 130,000 claims have so far been filed with the Register of Damage for Ukraine
International Claims Commission for Ukraine: Council of Europe launches preparatory committee
Rules of procedure, provisional budget to be in committee’s remit
“Ukraine lives in all of us” – Secretary General Berset
Strasbourg ceremony marks fourth anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Justice and accountability for children of Ukraine must remain high on the political agenda
Special Envoy met the First Lady, took part in the Justice Conference in Kyiv
‘A Europe that tolerates Putin’s war betrays its values,’ Parliamentary Assembly President says
“A Europe that tolerates Putin’s war betrays its values – and a Europe that betrays its values betrays its future,” today said PACE President Petra Bayr, in video message on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. “This is not only a war against...
Further support pledged on fourth anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine
Council of Europe Committee of Ministers also condemns targeting of vital infrastructure in extreme winter conditions
Register of Damage for Ukraine opens claims to Ukrainian refugees abroad
Possibility for 6.8 million displaced Ukrainians to seek compensation
Four years on: justice, accountability and peace for Ukraine
Statement by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe