Ukraine “Russian Navy ship sinking” Ceasefire negotiations stagnation for a long time?

As the Russian army continues to invade Ukraine, the Ukrainian army continues to resist fiercely, including announcing that it has sunk Russian Navy vessels.

On the other hand, the ceasefire negotiations between the two sides seem to be stagnant, and there are growing concerns about the prolongation of the war.

The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, is intensifying the fighting while supporting pro-Russian militants, such as continuing to siege Mariupol, a key point in the east.

In response, the Ukrainian army has violently resisted on the 24th, announcing that it had attacked and sank a large Russian Navy landing ship anchored at a port in Berdyans'k in the southeastern part of the country, which was under the control of the Russian army.

Some Russian troops have retreated towards the siege of the capital Kyiv, and the British Defense Ministry has analyzed that "Russian troops are almost certainly killed by thousands." , US media also said NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization officials said that Russian soldiers were estimated to have died from 7,000 to a maximum of 15,000, losing 10% of military equipment and the pace of military operations. The ability to maintain is reportedly impaired.

Under these circumstances, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed on the 24th that there was evidence that biological weapons such as "anthrax" were being developed at 30 research facilities in Ukraine with the support of the US Department of Defense.

The United States and others are using these claims to overcome the war situation in which the Russian army is stalled, and on the contrary, the Ukrainian side is wary of using biological and chemical weapons.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a National Security Council on the 24th, attended by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and others.

At the meeting, the ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine were also discussed, and Cheong Wa Dae announced that "the Ukrainian side has shown regret that the ceasefire negotiations have been stagnant," and President Putin seems to have criticized the current situation where negotiations are difficult. Will be.

However, the Ukrainian delegation's adviser to the presidential palace, Podryak, criticized on the same day that "Russia is trying to prolong the war," and concerns about the prolongation are growing as the ceasefire remains uncertain. increase.

Military expert Ukrainian army counterattacks with weapons provided by each country

Ukrainian military experts have analyzed that the Ukrainian army is fighting back against the Russian army using weapons such as anti-tank missiles provided by each country, and the prolonged battle may be a blow to the Russian side who is rushing to the end of the battle. It shows the view that there is no such thing.

NHK interviewed Mikairo Samoshi, a think tank representative in Ukraine who is familiar with military and diplomatic issues.

Regarding the war situation one month after the invasion of the Russian army, Mr. Samoshi said, "It seems that the Russian army initially planned to bring down the capital Kyiv in a few hours, but it could not be realized." In addition to the high capabilities of the Ukrainian army, the anti-tank missile "Javelin" and weapons provided by various countries such as unmanned aircraft have made it possible to counterattack the Russian army. "

In addition, President Putin will appeal to the domestic market by May 9, which is also the victory day when the former Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany in World War II, stating that "President Putin has no time". If not, he said it could be a political blow.

"April, ahead of Victory Day, is a very dangerous time, and democracies need to be more vigilant to prevent Putin from using nuclear weapons," he said. ..

On the other hand, Mr. Samoshi said about NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, "We have only been able to respond passively so far and have no means to break through the current situation. If NATO continues its stance of not intervening, it will be rather. , Giving Russia an excuse to use nuclear weapons, "he said.