Putin’s meat grinder update — Russia lost 35,203 troops in April alone with almost no territorial gains to show. More than 70,000 Russian troops were killed or wounded in just 2 months of spring. No major Ukrainian city captured. Front lines largely unchanged, United24. 1/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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35 states join compensation commission for international enforcement
Mechanism is designed to internationalize enforcement. 35 states joined the compensation commission, meaning responsibility for securing payments shifts from only Ukraine to a coalition of governments. 10/
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Ukraine argues punishing aggression deters future invasions, makes war costly
Ukraine argues this is bigger than Russia itself. Mudra: “If aggression goes unpunished, it becomes an invitation for future invasions.” The goal is to make aggressive war unbearably costly for states and leaders alike. 11X
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Ukraine damages exceed $1 trillion, Kakhovka dam $14B
Ukraine estimates total damages above $1T. Kakhovka dam destruction alone is valued at $14B by the World Bank and EU. State losses exceeded $650B by 2024. 8/
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Ukraine seeks to seize $300B of frozen Russian assets
Ukraine seeks to confiscate $300B frozen abroad and redirect them into an international compensation fund for victims and reconstruction.
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Ukraine: Absent convictions matter, making Putin outcast justice
Ukraine says even absent convictions matter. Mudra: “Making Putin an outcast is also justice,” acknowledging many verdicts may be issued in absentia. 6/
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150,000 Diia claims; ₴9B business damages in 6 days
150,000 people filed claims through Diia for compensation. Businesses submitted ₴9B in damages within 6 days after categories opened. 7/
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War Crimes Tribunal in Ukraine
Ukraine has registered 250,000 war crimes. An aggression tribunal will target 30 top officials, including Putin, Prime Minister Mishustin, and Foreign Minister Lavrov — the individuals Ukraine accuses of starting the war.
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Council of Europe ministers finalize Putin tribunal in Chisinau
Tribunal moves from politics to implementation. Council of Europe ministers will finalize legal creation of the court in Chisinau on May 14-15. It will operate in Hague. Mudra: “A tribunal for Putin.” 3/
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Ukraine seeks Hague tribunal for Putin and $1T reparations
Ukraine is building a Hague tribunal for Putin, Lukashenko, and Russia’s top leadership — while demanding over $1T in reparations from Russia. Iryna Mudra, deputy head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office: “Accountability is not a subject of bargaining in peace talks,” EP. 1/