Russian troops are increasing pressure to seize control of eastern Mariupol, forcing Ukrainian troops to virtually surrender.
Russia seems to want to emphasize the outcome of the war by taking full control of the important points in the east as the struggle continues, but the Ukrainian side is poised to fight thoroughly.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 22nd that it is expanding its territory in eastern Ukraine, with pro-Russian militants taking control of multiple districts.
In addition, Russian troops have besieged Mariupol, a key point in the east, and from the 20th, they are urging Ukrainian troops to virtually surrender, such as disarming and surrendering the city.
In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the 21st, "It is not correct to say,'If you follow this ultimatum, the war will end,'" and emphasized the idea of refusing.
Regarding the war situation in Mariupol, the British Ministry of Defense analyzed on the 22nd that Ukrainian troops continue to repel Russian troops trying to occupy, and the Ukrainian side is poised to fight thoroughly.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Ukrainian public broadcaster in the capital Kyiv on the 21st, "What kind of preparations are they prepared for a ceasefire until the meeting with the Russian president is realized? It's hard to really understand, "he said, adding that he would like to find a compromise in the negotiations after realizing a dialogue with President Putin.
He reiterated that it would be difficult to join NATO for the time being, saying, "While talking about our security, we will also discuss constitutional amendments and Ukrainian law changes. Whatever the outcome. However, the president alone does not make a decision. If the change becomes historically important, it will be decided by conducting a referendum. " I showed the idea that it was necessary.
However, the Russian side has stated that "no major progress has been made" in the negotiations with the Ukrainian side so far, and while there is no prospect of a summit meeting or ceasefire between the two countries, the Russian army's attack will cost civilians. The situation continues where we cannot even find a way to stop the expanding situation.