The Hague moves closer to establishing a commission for Russian reparations

A convention to establish a commission for reparations from Russia was signed by 34 states and the EU in The Hague. This marks a step towards holding Russia accountable for damages caused by its aggression. The commission will issue legally binding decisions on reparations for Ukrainian citizens and businesses. Hungary was the only EU country to refuse to sign, though it did not block the EU's overall agreement. The US officially abstained from signing but supported the process. The convention requires ratification by 25 states to enter into force. While many nations have signed, the next steps involve securing funding and enforcing payments, which remain significant challenges.