International Crimea Platform
The International Crimea Platform is a consultative and coordination format launched by Ukraine in 2021 to keep the issue of the occupation of Crimea on the international agenda. It brings together states and international organisations that support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the de-occupation of the peninsula. The inaugural summit was held in Kyiv in 2021, with subsequent summits hosted by participating countries including Croatia and the Czech Republic. The Ukrainian government, in particular the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, coordinates its work.
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Zelensky says Ukraine ready for Black Sea safe-passage deal, awaits Russia's response
Speaking at the sixth summit of the International Crimea Platform on 23 September, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has agreed to a regime of safe passage for vessels in the Black Sea and is waiting for Russia's official reply through mediators. Egypt, India and Turkey have submitted written proposals, and Zelensky linked the disruption of Black Sea exports of grain, fertilizers, diesel and oil to Russia's 2014 occupation and militarization of Crimea.