It is now evident that the ongoing negotiation process is unlikely to yield the desired results — neither for Ukraine nor for the democratic world as a whole.
The meeting between the leaders of the two nations in Alaska made it clear that, despite hopes for Western support, Ukraine must develop its own strategy to ensure the country’s resilience amid constant threats from Russia. At the same time, broad international support and steadily increasing pressure on the aggressor remain crucial for successfully implementing such a strategy.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to commit international crimes with impunity in Crimea and other temporarily occupied territories: transforming seized lands into resource colonies by plundering natural assets, destroying cultural heritage, and creating lawless spaces where human rights are systematically violated and the population suffers from a humanitarian crisis.
In light of this evolving context and new challenges, the Crimea Platform Expert Network has initiated the Fourth International Forum. During the event, leading Ukrainian and international experts, alongside government representatives, will analyze the current situation and develop recommendations for Ukraine and its international partners. These outcomes will help consolidate efforts within the global community to ensure security guarantees, hold the Russian Federation accountable for international crimes, achieve just compensation, and restore the rights of those affected by the occupation of Crimea. The forum’s results will also lay the groundwork for further advocacy at the upcoming Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform in Sweden.
Date: August 28
Time: 10:00 AM
Media Registration Form: https://forms.gle/CYVTvx5yK8Q3hwwk9
Location will be confirmed upon accreditation approval.
Organizers: The Crimea Platform Expert Network, with the support of the Office of the Crimea Platform, the Representative Office of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, and the Media Center Ukraine (media partner of the forum).
Participants include representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, international analytical centers, non-governmental organizations, independent experts, human rights defenders, and representatives from the diplomatic corps.
Agenda Panels:
- War of attrition: How Ukraine can neutralize the threat without a ceasefire;
- The Crimea precedent as a key to a just peace;
- Looted economy and colonial policy of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Crimea, Eastern and Southern Ukraine;
- International support amid prolonged Russian aggression and occupation: Partners, tools, and opportunities.
This event is part of the International Crimea Platform — a mechanism aimed at de-occupation and reintegration of Crimea, and the restoration of Black Sea, European, and global security.