US President Joe Biden met with British Prime Minister Johnson over the phone over the ongoing tensions in Ukraine and agreed that there was room for diplomacy to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden met with British Prime Minister Johnson on the phone on the 14th to discuss the situation in Ukraine, where Russia's invasion is a concern.



After the meeting, the White House in the United States issued a statement saying, "If Russia takes further military action, it is clear that the two leaders will work closely with allies and friends to pay a tough price. I made it. "



A spokesman for the British Prime Minister's residence also issued a statement saying, "The two leaders agreed that diplomatic opportunities remain and that Russia needs to remove the threat it poses to Ukraine." They agreed that there was still room for diplomacy to stop Russia's invasion.



Meanwhile, the statement points out the need for European countries to reduce Russia's dependence on natural gas, which will hurt Russia and should reduce Russia's involvement in energy in the long run. It shows the position that it is.

Declared to make the 16th of the President of Ukraine "National Integration Day"

Ukrainian President Oleksandr Zelensky gave a video speech to the public on the 14th, stating that "it is said that there will be an attack on the 16th of this month" and that the 16th will be "National Integration Day". Declared and called for unity.



Although the grounds and sources for specifying the date have not been disclosed, he said, "Let's show our unity to the world." I want to wear the ribbon of.



President Zelensky also said, "We want peace and want to solve all problems through diplomatic negotiations," while Ukraine has been unilaterally annexing the Southern Crimean Peninsula to Russia eight years ago. Also emphasizes that it is strengthening its armaments and is restraining Russia.

US Embassy Function Temporarily relocated to Lviv

The U.S. Department of State said on the 14th that Russian troops are accelerating the strengthening of troops around the Ukrainian border and will temporarily relocate the function of the embassy in the capital Kiev to the western central city of Lviv near the Polish border. Announced.



At a press conference, State Department spokesman Price revealed that the Chargé d'Affaires in the United States had already arrived in Lviv.

Prior to this, the State Department ordered most of the embassy staff to evacuate and announced that a small number of staff would be in emergency response in Lviv.

German Chancellor "Standing by Ukraine"

Berlin-Moscow German Chancellor Zelensky visited Ukraine on the 14th to meet with President Zelensky over the situation in Ukraine where tensions continue.



At a press conference after the meeting, Prime Minister Schortz said he would "stand on the side of Ukraine", emphasizing his solidarity and revealing that he would provide new financial support.



However, I do not mention that if Russia invades Ukraine, the United States repeatedly emphasizes that it will not operate the new pipeline "Nord Stream 2" that sends Russian natural gas to Germany as a sanction. did.



On the other hand, President Zelensky said, "There is a difference in evaluation here," and admitted that there is a difference in position from Russia, which has strong economic ties, including the energy field.



In addition, President Zelensky said, "We have not given a signal that accession to NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization is not the goal," and emphasized that there is no change in the position of aiming for NATO accession.



Prime Minister Scholtz will visit Moscow on the 15th to meet with President Putin, and he is paying close attention to how he will deal with President Putin amid continued military tensions.

Increased troops of about 350 in Lithuania, Germany

In response to the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, Germany will increase its troops to Lithuania, a member of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization.



At the same time, at the Army facility in Munster, northern Germany, the work of transporting vehicles equipped with six cannons called "self-propelled artillery" to Lithuania was released to the media on the 14th.



Lieutenant Colonel Stephan Thomas Klose of the German Army told NHK that "it supports NATO's defense posture in eastern Europe and is a clear signal of unity."