Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine.
President Zelenskiy announces change of commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on the 8th, and confirmed that they would further strengthen ties, noting that this year marks 75 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations. We will keep you updated on the developments surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 9th (Japan time)