Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine. Editor-in-chief of independent Russian newspaper temporarily detained, fined.

President Putin insists on the legitimacy of military invasion in speech, flaunts nuclear power. We will keep you updated on developments throughout the day (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, including the status of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved. (There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hours time difference with Moscow, Russia)