First Black Sea Security Conference of the Crimea Platform

Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine has destroyed the security system in the Black Sea and Azov region. In order to find effective tools to respond to these challenges and provide opportunities for sustainable development for all peaceful countries in the region, Ukraine has initiated the First Black Sea Security Conference, which will be held jointly with Romania on April 12-13 in Bucharest.

The event will be held within the framework of the International Crimea Platform, a mechanism aimed at de-occupying Crimea and restoring Black Sea, European and global security.

Conference organizers: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Ministry of National Defense of Romania, in partnership with the Center for Defense Strategies (Ukraine).

The event will be attended by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defense, heads of international institutions, government officials and independent experts representing the members of the International Crimea Platform. They will analyze the multidimensional impact of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine on the security situation in the Black Sea-Azov region and the world, discuss possible strategies for responding to challenges and threats, as well as the basis for the future configuration of the security system in the region.

The conference will also focus on information warfare and cyberattacks.

Conference program

The first day (expert):

• Presentation of the study “Future Security Configuration of the Black and Azov Seas Region” by the Crimea Platform Expert Network, expert discussion.
• Expert discussion “The first cyber war”
• Expert discussion “How Russian information warfare is conducted and why it challenges the international security system”

Day two (official representatives):

• Panel discussion “Lessons Learned: The Russian Federation’s Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine, Its Multidimensional Impact and Lessons for the Democratic World”
• Panel discussion “The Plan for Today: Immediate Response to Current Threats and Challenges in the Black Sea Region”
• Panel discussion “Future configuration: What is the future of regional security in the Black and Azov Seas? Towards a Euro-Atlantic Strategy for a Stable, Secure and Prosperous Region”

Notes on the registration process:

Media representatives can get accredited for the events to be held on April 13. All media representatives will be accredited through a special platform – https://accreditation.mae.ro/events/o64EXD5GeRO9ypP The deadline for media accreditation is April 9, 23:59. Accreditation is mandatory for all journalists participating in the events.

Access to statements and opening speeches:

All accredited media representatives will have access to the statements and opening speeches. The panel discussions on April 13 will also be streamed live on the official pages of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Access to the statements of the heads of delegations upon arrival and before the conference will be provided to media representatives upon registration.

Any other inquiries can be sent to [email protected]