NHK: Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is continuing. Russian and Ukrainian troops are fighting in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country.
We will update the situation in Ukraine on May 5 (Japan time), including the status of the fighting and diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 1-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)Ukrainian President Zelensky: "Important fighting will begin soon," suggesting that a major reversal offensive by Ukraine to retake territory was imminent.