Ukraine: Reparation

Baroness Goudie Excerpts

Monday 23rd March 2026 Lords Chamber

Asked by

[Baroness Goudie]

To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to earmark a dedicated proportion of any future UK financial assistance, loans, or aid packages to Ukraine to finance reparation.

[The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Baroness Chapman of Darlington) (Lab)]

We remain committed to the principle that Russia should pay for the damage that it has caused. We will continue to co-ordinate with international partners to ensure that Ukraine gets the funding it needs. In December 2025, the United Kingdom signed the convention to establish an international claims commission for Ukraine. The commission will assess claims submitted under the register of damage to determine future compensation amounts to be repaid by Russia.

[Baroness Goudie (Lab)]

My Lords, the United Kingdom’s support package for Ukraine must include financial reparation for survivors of human rights abuses. Frozen Russian assets must be utilised to support this objective. The Government must continue to work with the G7 and the European Union. The Ukraine Facility provides the financing for Ukraine, upon satisfactory fulfilment of the conditions laid down in the Ukraine plan 2024-27. This sets up both the investment and the reform agenda for Ukraine, including the measures to strengthen the rule of law. Assistance must be linked to policy conditions, including assistance for the financing of compensation as a form of reparation to individuals who have suffered damage from the illegal actions of Russia.

[Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)]

I agree with my noble friend, and that is why the register and the commission are vital parts of the role the UK is playing to support Ukraine.