Russia faces $32 bln in ‘conflict carbon’ reparations from Ukraine war

Published 23:01 on June 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:22 on June 10, 2024  / Sara Stefanini /  EMEA, International

A surge in "conflict carbon" from Russia's invasion of Ukraine – from burning forests, blown up oil and gas structures, infrastructure built to fortify the front lines, and more – could cost Russia billions of dollars in additional reparations, according to research published on Thursday and backed by the Ukrainian environment ministry.
A surge in "conflict carbon" from Russia's invasion of Ukraine – from burning forests, blown up oil and gas structures, infrastructure built to fortify the front lines, and more – could cost Russia billions of dollars in additional reparations, according to research published on Thursday and backed by the Ukrainian environment ministry.


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