The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people reported that the new decision should ensure the effective participation of Crimean Tatars in decision-making regarding their rights, interests, and future. At the same time, the principle of free, prior, and informed consent, as provided by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, must be respected.
Source: “Espreso”
Crimean Tatars express concern that the draft “peace plan” lacks provisions for the full restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. In particular, the document does not mention Crimea and Sevastopol, which remain part of Ukraine and are temporarily occupied by Russia.
“We categorically reject any attempts to recognize Crimea as Russian territory — neither de facto nor de jure,” the Mejlis emphasized. They also stressed that any agreements regarding the status of the peninsula without the participation of Ukraine and Crimean Tatars are illegal.
Furthermore, the Mejlis hopes that the U.S. position on Ukraine and Crimea will remain unchanged and will be guided by the federal CAATSA law and the provisions of the U.S. State Department’s Crimea Declaration.
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