In an interview with the program "[Krustpunktā](https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/dzive-stils/sarunas/29.07.2026-krievija-latvijai-reiz-varetu-atlidzinat-ta-butu-dala-no-biletes-uz-civilizetu-sabiedribu-saruna-ar-vesturnieku-kruminu.a656592/)" on Latvian Radio, Krumins stated that the commission is finalizing the preparation of a final report that can be used in international legal proceedings. > "We want to prepare not a formal report, but a fundamental work that can be used in an international court," he emphasized. According to the historian, "800 billion is the amount that we can definitely name." According to Krumins, the losses from the unrealized economic development compared to Finland are estimated at about 500 billion euros. If other components of the damage are added, including funds withdrawn from Latvia to the USSR budget, the total amount exceeds 800 billion euros in current prices. The historian noted that a monetary assessment is needed not only for potential legal claims but also to make the scale of the consequences of the occupation understandable to the international community. He stated that when it comes to deportations, Russification, or the construction of unnecessary enterprises, it is difficult for foreign audiences to assess the scale of the damage, while an amount in the hundreds of billions of euros allows for a better understanding of its consequences. In addition to direct economic losses, the commission is also analyzing the long-term consequences of Soviet policies, including Russification. In particular, the costs that Latvia incurred after regaining independence to restore the education system and eliminate the consequences of the language policy during the Soviet period are being assessed. According to Krumins, these materials could become an important part of the argumentation if Russia indeed initiates international proceedings against the Baltic states. At the same time, the head of the commission believes that the issue of obtaining compensation is not the main focus today. In his opinion, Latvia needs to understand the scale of the damage caused and have a solid evidential basis for the international community. Nevertheless, Krumins did not rule out that in the future, Russia might acknowledge its responsibility for the Soviet occupation, and the payment of compensation could become part of its return to "civilized society," similar to how Germany acknowledged its responsibility after World War II.