As Russia's military invasion continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will give an online speech at the Japanese parliament on the 23rd.



Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kishida plans to leave for Belgium on the night of the 23rd to attend the G7 = 7 major summits on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th, uniting at the G7 and facing Russia. I want to show the strict attitude of the international community.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's parliamentary speech will be delivered online from 6 pm.



President Zelensky is expected to thank Japan for its response and request further cooperation and support, and the government will consider future responses based on the content of the speech.

On the other hand, on the 24th, one month after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, a summit meeting of G7 = seven major countries is scheduled to be held urgently in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and Prime Minister Kishida said on the night of the 23rd. , Depart for the site.



At the Diet deliberation on the 22nd, Prime Minister Kishida said, "As Japan is the only country participating in the G7 from Asia, based on the previous visit to India and Cambodia, we will firmly input the situation in Asia and share the situation judgment with the G7 countries. I want to do it. "



At the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida will explain that Japan is continuing its diplomatic efforts to contribute to the formation of a siege network for Russia in the Asian region as well.



And I would like to convey that we will make further contributions by sanctioning Russia and humanitarian assistance over Ukraine to improve the situation, unite at the G7, and show the strict stance of the international community toward Russia. ..



The stay at the site is expected to be several hours, but we are making adjustments with the intention of holding individual meetings with the leaders of each country, including President Biden of the United States.

Background of President Zelensky's parliamentary speech

The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, is increasing pressure to take control of Mariupol, a key point in the east, by forcing the Ukrainian army to virtually surrender, but the Ukrainian side is poised to fight thoroughly.



With no prospect of a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly appealed to each country to counter Russia, and on the 23rd, he will make an online speech at the Japanese parliament, calling for increased pressure on Russia. It seems that.



On the 22nd, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had attacked several military facilities in eastern Ukraine with missiles and expanded its territory.



In addition, the Russian army is urging the Ukrainian army to surrender virtually, such as disarming and surrendering the city to seize the eastern strategic point Mariupol, but the Ukrainian side is poised to fight thoroughly.



On the other hand, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed his desire to find a compromise in the negotiations after realizing a dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Russian side says it is premature and the gap is still closed. not.



Ukraine has repeatedly appealed to countries to counter Russia in the face of a ceasefire, and President Zelensky has so far delivered online speeches in parliaments such as the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as the European parliament. ..



On the 22nd, in an online speech at the Italian Parliament, "Russia is the gateway to Europe, Ukraine is the gateway to Europe," after complaining that "Russia's invasion has killed citizens and devastated cities." I'm trying to break it open, but I shouldn't put it in, "he said, calling for greater pressure on Russia to unite.



In addition, President Zelensky revealed on his SNS on the 22nd that he had a telephone conversation with Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church and requested that he "become an intermediary to end the suffering of people." I made it.



Under these circumstances, President Zelensky will give an online speech at the Japanese parliament on the 23rd, and is expected to call for support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia.