platform

PLATFORM noun

[ C ] uk/ˈplætfɔːm/ us platform noun [C]
(TRAIN)

A2 the area in a railway station where you get on and off the train

платформа
The train for London Paddington will depart from platform 12. platform noun [C]
(FOR OPINIONS)

a way of telling the public about your opinions

трибуна, рупор
Basically, he uses the newspaper as a platform for airing his political views.