The US introduced Monday that it’ll be a part of the Council of Europe’s “Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation” in Ukraine as a founding affiliate member.
The UN General Assembly adopted a decision in November 2022 calling for the institution of ”a global mechanism for reparation for injury, loss or damage” arising from Russia’s ”wrongful acts” towards Ukraine.
Members of the Council of Europe are gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 16-17.
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas Greenfield will be a part of the assembly in Reykjavik, mentioned the US mission to the UN.
“Establishing a Register of Damage to document claims of damage from Russia’s brutal war is a critical step in this effort. Together with the Council of Europe, we stand with Ukraine,” mentioned the mission mentioned in a launch.
“In establishing such a register, the Council of Europe is taking an important step to hold Russia to account for its war of aggression. The United States plans to provide funding, working with Congress, to support the Register,” it added.
Based in Strasbourg, France, the 46-nation Council of Europe was established in 1949 to advertise human rights, democracy, and the rule of regulation.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
