Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.



Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country.

We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 23rd (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved.



(There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)

UK Foreign Office “New sanctions targeting over 50 Russian and other individuals and companies”

The UK Foreign Office announced on the 22nd that new sanctions will be imposed on more than 50 Russian and other individuals and companies, including executives of companies that handle resources such as Russian diamonds and copper, as well as military companies.



The British Foreign Office says the aim is to cut off Russia's supply of military supplies and sources of income, and will impose a freeze on assets and a travel ban to the UK.



The sanctions also include Arctic LNG 2, an LNG development project in Russia's Arctic region in which Mitsui & Co. has invested.



Regarding the British sanctions, Foreign Secretary David Cameron said: ``Our sanctions are draining President Putin of the resources he needs for his war effort,'' and added: ``We will continue to support Ukraine in its fight for democracy.'' Masu.

Video of President Putin boarding a strategic bomber

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of the military invasion of Ukraine on the 24th, Russian state media reported on the 22nd that President Putin boarded a strategic bomber Tupolev 160 in the central Republic of Tatarstan, where he was visiting, and was seen piloting it during the flight. I shared a video of him holding the controls from his seat.



This bomber is said to be used for missile attacks on Ukraine, and is also capable of carrying nuclear weapons, suggesting that President Putin is aiming to show off his military power.

Russian Vice-Chairman Medvedev calls for Ukraine to surrender

On the 22nd, Russian media reported an interview with former president and deputy chairman of the Security Council Medvedev.



In the meeting, Vice-Chairman Medvedev stated that Ukraine's capital, Kiev, was a source of threat to Russia's existence, and insisted that it was necessary to attack it again. demanded that Ukraine surrender.

President Zelenskiy emphasizes prevention of expansion of Russian control over territory

On the 22nd, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine posted on social media that he had "examined new lines of defense, defense of the border, and further targets of the enemy" regarding Audiiivka in the eastern Donetsk region, which was seized by the Russian military this month. He emphasized his stance to prevent the Russian military from further expanding its control of the area by strengthening its surrounding defenses.



He also refuted Russia's claim that it had regained control of Klinki, a village on the east bank of the Dnipro River in the southern Kherson region, saying it was "maintaining a bridgehead."

“Iran provides numerous ballistic missiles to Russia” Reuters

Reuters reported on the 21st, citing multiple sources, that Iran has delivered numerous ballistic missiles to Russia since last month.



Many have a maximum range of 700 km, and it is expected that further deliveries will continue.