Estonian President Alar Karis has called on the international community to remain steadfast in not recognizing the occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. He made this statement during the Fifth Summit of the “Crimean Platform,” which began in New York.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“While Russia is waging its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine, occupying one-fifth of its territory and continuing the illegal annexation of Crimea, we must remain unwavering in our non-recognition,” Karis said during the summit.
Estonia Condemns Human Rights Violations in Crimea
Alar Karis emphasized that Estonia firmly condemns the systematic human rights violations perpetrated by Russia in the occupied territories, particularly against Crimean Tatars and the civilian population of Crimea.
Crimean Platform: International Support for Ukraine
The Fifth Summit of the “Crimean Platform” in New York brought together world leaders, representatives of international organizations, parliamentarians from various countries, and experts to discuss ways to de-occupy Crimea and protect the rights of its residents.
The “Crimean Platform” is an international initiative launched by Ukraine to coordinate efforts to liberate the illegally annexed peninsula and protect the rights of Crimeans. The first summit of the platform took place in Kyiv on August 23, 2021, on the eve of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence, marking the beginning of a new international format for returning Crimea under Ukrainian sovereignty.
At the first summit, 43 countries signed a joint Declaration calling for the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. It emphasizes that “Russia will not succeed in legitimizing the temporary occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol.”