Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad.
We will keep you updated on the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia)
A long line of trucks carrying relief supplies to Ukraine
On the 15th, trucks and passenger cars from each country loaded with relief supplies such as food and clothing lined up at the checkpoint in Medica, a border town in the southeastern part of Poland, a neighboring country of Ukraine.
Some men traveled back and forth between western Ukraine and Poland to procure relief supplies for the locals, and the car bed and backseats were loaded with food and diapers.
EU and UK Russia to cancel additional sanctions "most favored nation treatment"
On the 15th, the EU decided to impose additional sanctions on Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, and agreed to revoke the trade incentives called "most favored nation" that the United States had previously stated. ..
If implemented, high tariffs are expected on imports from Russia.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom also announced on the 15th that Russia will be excluded from most favored nation treatment.
In addition to copper and aluminum imported from Russia, a total of hundreds of types of imported products such as vodka will be subject to an additional 35% tariff.