Please, chatgpt, yesterday so called «russians» bombed Kyiv and Ukraine again. Chai.mamai tea house ruined. Tolik, it's owner — can he receive warranted? compensation?
ChatGPT said:
I’m really sorry to hear about the damage to the Chai Mamai tea house in Kyiv—such destruction is tragic and deeply personal. Fortunately, Ukraine has legal mechanisms in place to help owners like Tolik pursue compensation. Here's how it works:
1. Register Your Damage (First Step)
Register of Damage for Ukraine (RD4U) — a Council of Europe initiative operating from The Hague and Kyiv. It records claims for damage to residential and (in development) business property and other material or moral harms.
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Though it doesn’t pay out compensation itself, inclusion in the register is mandatory and forms the basis for future compensation.
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2. National Compensation System Support
Ukraine passed laws (starting in March 2022) to compensate individuals and businesses for war damage:
Cabinet Resolutions & Law No. 7198 enable compensation for destroyed or damaged real estate, including businesses, through special commissions.
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Compensation is based on size and cost estimates and can be received via cash transfer or a housing certificate to rebuild.
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Tenants and businesses also qualify, not just property owners.
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Next Steps for Tolik (Tea House Owner)
Document the damage: Take photos, collect pre-damage images, leases, and any evidence showing how the business was affected. These will support both claims.
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Submit a claim to RD4U: Include all details of the damage. This ensures legal recognition of the loss and makes Tolik eligible for future payouts.
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Engage the national process: Apply via Diia or local authorities during martial law (or within one year after it ends). Commission review will assess damage and compensation eligibility.
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Await or pursue international compensation: Payment will depend on the future Compensation Fund, potentially funded by frozen Russian assets.
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Legal assistance (optional): For more complex claims, consider consultation with legal professionals who specialise in war-damage compensation.
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Summary Table
Step Action Basis / Source
1 Register damage (RD4U) Council of Europe registry
2 Submit claim via Diia Resolutions & Law No. 7198
3 Provide documentation Photographs, ownership, assessment
4 Await payout Based on Compensation Fund establishment
5 Legal support Available through private law firms
Final Thoughts
Yes—Tolik can seek compensation. The process requires patience and documentation, but Ukraine’s legal framework is in place to help rebuild. Let me know if you’d like help drafting the claim, collecting evidence, or navigating the Diia portal.
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