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 6th (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 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow in Russia)

United Nations “at least 1480 civilians dead”

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has announced that at least 1480 civilians have died in Ukraine between February 24 and April 4, as Russia's military invasion has begun.


Of these, 123 are children.


Of the dead,


▽ 1006 have been identified in Kyiv and eastern Kharkiv, northern Chernihiv and southern Kherson, and


▽ 474 have been identified in eastern Donetsk and Luhansk.


In addition, there are 2195 injured people.



Many people were killed or injured by bombardment, missiles, and air strikes.


This announcement does not include the number of unconfirmed casualties, such as in eastern Mariupol, which is under heavy attack by the Russian army, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights office says this is the actual number. Much more.

French prosecutor's office begins investigation into "three war crimes against French people"

French prosecutors, who specialize in investigating terrorism and war crimes, began investigating on the 5th, alleging that three war crimes were committed against French people in Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues. I made it clear that I did.


Although the specific damage situation has not been disclosed, non-resisting French people are attacked or survived in three places, including Mariupol in the east, which is under heavy attack by Russian troops, and Host Meri near the capital Kieu. There is a suspicion that water and food, which are indispensable for the city, are no longer available.



According to the authorities, even if the scene is outside France, if the victim or perpetrator of a war crime is a Frenchman, it will be possible to investigate under the agreement of the local government.


In addition, a French journalist died in Ukraine on March 16 and began an investigation on suspicion of war crimes.

United Nations “4.24 million people evacuated from Ukraine”

According to the UNHCR = United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the number of people evacuated from Ukraine after the invasion of the Russian army is more than 4.24 million as of the 4th.


The main evacuation destinations are Poland with about 2.46 million, Romania with about 640,000, Moldova with about 390,000, Hungary with about 390,000, and so on.


As of March 29, the number of people evacuated to Russia was about 350,000.

European countries Russian diplomats expulsion measures announced one after another

European countries have announced measures to expel Russian diplomats and others one after another.


German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement yesterday that she would take steps to expel a significant number of diplomats working at the Russian embassy in the capital Berlin.


Many German media say that the number is "up to 40".



In addition, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 4th that it "decided to expel many Russian diplomats."


Local media reports that 35 diplomats will be banished.



In addition, Italian Foreign Minister Dimaio announced on the 5th that he had expelled 30 Russian diplomats.


In addition, Spain has announced that it will expel about 25 Russian diplomats and embassy staff, Denmark will expel 15 embassy staff, and Sweden will also expel three diplomats.