Statement on the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine 4 June 2026 Strasbourg

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...

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Council of Europe’s Congress delegation visits Kyiv to back Ukraine’s democratic resilience

Congress 28 May 2026 Kyiv, Ukraine

Vice-President Dalman Eek outlines human-centred approach to recovery from the war

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Kyiv citizens’ assembly delivers 24 recommendations to support war veterans and their families

Congress 20 May 2026 Strasbourg

The citizens’ assembly was organised with the support of the Council of Europe’s Congress

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Special Tribunal for Ukraine: broad support for Council of Europe agreement

Council of Europe 15 May 2026 Chişinău (Republic of Moldova)

Thirty-six countries and the European Union have committed to joining the tribunal

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Council of Europe and OSCE leadership revive extended High-Level Meetings to foster effective multilateralism

Council of Europe 15 May 2026 Chișinău

Participants stressed the importance of co-ordinated action to uphold democracy, human rights and security across Europe

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Canada signs Council of Europe convention setting up an International Claims Commission for Ukraine

Council of Europe 11 May 2026 Bruxelles

First non-European country to back forthcoming compensation review body

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Special Envoy highlights justice for Ukrainian children at Kyiv Security Forum

Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine 24 April 2026 Strasbourg

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...

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470 Ukrainian local authorities attend meeting on the Register of Damage for Ukraine

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities 24 April 2026 Strasbourg, France

“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,...

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Current affairs debate: call to step up efforts for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine

Parliamentary Assembly 23 April 2026 Strasbourg

“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...

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From frontline to civilian life: first citizens’ assembly in Kyiv focuses on support for veterans

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities 23 April 2026 Strasbourg, France

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...

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“Building back better”: support to Ukraine at local and regional levels in focus at Congress session

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities 31 March 2026 Strasbourg

Recovery, reconstruction, decentralisation in post-war Ukraine among key themes

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Ukraine: Individual entrepreneurs can now claim damages for Russia’s aggression

Register of Damage for Ukraine 26 March 2026 Strasbourg

Over 130,000 claims have so far been filed with the Register of Damage for Ukraine

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International Claims Commission for Ukraine: Council of Europe launches preparatory committee

Council of Europe 27 February 2026 Strasbourg

Rules of procedure, provisional budget to be in committee’s remit

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“Ukraine lives in all of us” – Secretary General Berset

Council of Europe 25 February 2026 Strasbourg

Strasbourg ceremony marks fourth anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

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Justice and accountability for children of Ukraine must remain high on the political agenda

Special Envoy of the Secretary General on the Situation of Children of Ukraine 24 February 2026 Kyiv (Ukraine)

Special Envoy met the First Lady, took part in the Justice Conference in Kyiv

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‘A Europe that tolerates Putin’s war betrays its values,’ Parliamentary Assembly President says

Parliamentary Assembly 24 February 2026 Strasbourg

“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...

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В четвёртую годовщину войны России против Украины подтверждена дальнейшая поддержка

Комитет министров 24 февраля 2026 г. Страсбург

Комитет министров Совета Европы осуждает также нанесение ударов по жизненно важной инфраструктуре в экстремальных зимних условиях

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Register of Damage for Ukraine opens claims to Ukrainian refugees abroad

Council of Europe 23 February 2026 The Hague

Possibility for 6.8 million displaced Ukrainians to seek compensation

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Спустя четыре года: cправедливость, обеспечение подотчетности и мир для Украины

Генеральный секретарь 23 февраля 2026 г. Страсбург

Заявление Генерального секретаря Совета Европы

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Council of Europe to mark fourth anniversary of start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

Council of Europe 20 February 2026 Strasbourg

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Russian Federation’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the Council of Europe will convene a meeting of the Committee of Ministers on 24 February and hold a ceremony on 25 February on the Palais de l’Europe forecourt. On Tuesday 24 February,...

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