Zelensky: Ways exist to overcome Black Sea naval blockade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated there are ways to overcome the Black Sea naval blockade, as reported by Ukrinform on Wednesday, September 23, during the Sixth Summit of the International Crimea Platform in New York. Zelensky said Egypt, India, and Turkey have submitted written proposals to ensure safe shipping and food security in the Black Sea, and Ukraine agrees with a path that guarantees security, now awaiting Russia's response. He confirmed Ukraine is ready to fulfill its part if Russia takes real de-escalation steps. Zelensky added that Crimea remains the epicenter of Russia's war, arguing that without its seizure, grain, fertilizers, and fuel would move freely, while noting Turkey's foreign minister recently conveyed proposals to Kyiv and Moscow, with a Zelensky-Erdogan meeting planned in New York.