Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine. Ukrainian President commends members of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense.
Wives of Russian soldiers mobilized to invade Ukraine appeal for early return. More than 20 people, including reporters from domestic and foreign media who were covering the scene, were temporarily detained by security authorities. They appear to be nervous about the spread of public opinion opposing the invasion. There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hours time difference with Moscow, Russia.