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Ukraine Seeks €37 Billion from Russia for Climate Damage

11/20/2025

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Ukraine plans to seek nearly €37 billion from Russia for climate damage tied to the war, a historic claim tied to emissions from military activity.
Deputy Minister Pavlo Kartashov says the damage includes forest loss and higher emissions, estimated at 237 million tons since February 2022.
The Register of Damage for Ukraine will begin accepting claims in early 2026, as the initiative seeks accountability and a climate reparations precedent.

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Ukraine plans to seek nearly €37 billion from Russia for climate damage tied to the war, a historic claim tied to emissions from military activity.
Deputy Minister Pavlo Kartashov says the damage includes forest loss and higher emissions, estimated at 237 million tons since February 2022.
The Register of Damage for Ukraine will begin accepting claims in early 2026, as the initiative seeks accountability and a climate reparations precedent.