Lithuania's parliament has unanimously ratified an international convention establishing a commission to examine claims for compensation arising from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The convention, signed in The Hague last December, creates the International Commission for the Examination of Claims for Ukraine, which will be responsible for assessing claims linked to damage and losses caused by the Russian invasion.
The body is expected to adjudicate reparations worth tens of billions of euros intended to compensate Ukraine for destruction resulting from Russia's military aggression.
Ahead of the vote, Remigijus Motuzas, chairman of the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, described the creation of the commission as an important and timely step in strengthening the principles of international law.
"By ratifying this convention, we also confirm our solidarity with Ukraine, support justice and the principle of full reparation," Motuzas said. "We are contributing to an international system that seeks to ensure these crimes do not go unpunished."
Lithuania signed the convention in the Netherlands in December, with Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys representing the country.
Lithuania's contribution to the register's budget this year will amount to just over €27,000.
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