The Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) has welcomed Australia as its newest Associate Member, underscoring Australia’s continued support for Ukraine and commitment to the rules-based international order. Australia will contribute to the work of the Register in preparing the ground for a future compensation mechanism to address the consequences of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. With this decision, Australia becomes the 45th member of the Register, joining 43 other States and the European Union.
What the Register Does
The Register of Damage for Ukraine was established to record claims for compensation submitted by individuals, entities, and the State of Ukraine for the damage, loss, and injury caused by the Russian Federation’s internationally wrongful acts in or against Ukraine. It is responsible for receiving and processing claims, categorising and organising them, and retaining the supporting evidence. Through its Board, the Register assesses the eligibility of claims, which are then recorded for future examination and evaluation. The Register is not a court, tribunal, or compensation fund. It does not examine claims on their merits, assign value, or order payments. Instead, it represents the first step toward a future international compensation mechanism. Once that mechanism is established, the Register’s work and recorded claims will be integrated into it.
Membership of the Register
The Register currently counts 44 States and the European Union as members – 41 as Participants and 4 as Associate Members.
- Participants hold full membership rights, including voting rights in the Conference of Participants, and make annual assessed contributions to the Register’s budget.
- Associate Members do not have voting rights and are not required to make annual contributions, though they may participate in discussions and make statements. They are encouraged to make voluntary contributions and may gain full voting rights for a financial year if those contributions match the assessed level of a Participant.
Membership is open to Council of Europe member and non-member States. Any State that voted in favour of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-11/5 (“Furtherance of remedy and reparation for aggression against Ukraine”) may join by notifying the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Other States may also apply, subject to approval by the Conference of Participants.
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