NHK: Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is continuing. Russian and Ukrainian troops are fighting in various parts of Ukraine, and many have fled the country.

We will update the situation in Ukraine on the 4th (Japan time), including the status of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. The U.S. Department of Defense announced on the 3rd that it will provide new military assistance worth up to 3 million dollars, or Japan yen, to Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia.