Greece becomes 35th country to sign reparations claims commission convention
Greece has become the 35th country to have signed a convention on establishing an International Claims Commission to review, assess and decide on claims for compensation of damage caused by Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Source: Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news agency, citing the Council of Europe press service, as reported by European Pravda
Quote: "Greece has become the 35th country to sign the Council of Europe convention establishing an International Claims Commission to consider claims for compensation of damage caused to Ukraine. The document was signed in Strasbourg by Greece's permanent representative to the Council of Europe, Nicolas Sigalas."
Details: Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset stressed that the International Claims Commission embodies justice and hope for tens of thousands of people who suffered from Russian aggression.
Quote: "It is our firm conviction that those who have suffered will not be forgotten. I urge the swiftest possible ratification so that we can begin the work of the commission for the people of Ukraine without delay."
Background:
- It has been reported that a record number of states signed the reparations convention on the first day.
- It was reported earlier that the Netherlands believes the need for Russia to face just punishment does not depend on peace agreements.
- Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys noted in his speech in The Hague that there were no reparations for the occupation of the Baltic states by the Soviet Union and that this led to further aggression.
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