[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 18th)

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 18th (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)

Ukrainian Prime Minister “Mariupol has not yet fallen Fight to the end”

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal appeared on ABC TV in the United States on the 17th, stating that "the city has not yet fallen. Our troops and soldiers are still there and they will fight to the end" about Mariupol, a key point in the east. The troops on the scene said they would not give in to the demand for surrender by the Russian army and would continue to fight.

"It's been a humanitarian catastrophe and has been suffering for more than 40 days in a besieged city. They have no water, no food, no heating or electricity," he said of the situation of the remaining citizens in Mariupol. I complained of plight.

Regarding the ceasefire negotiations with Russia, Prime Minister Shmyhal said, "Ukraine intends to stop the war by diplomatic means as much as possible, but if Russia does not want to negotiate, it will fight to the end. We will not surrender. I will not leave this country. "

Ukrainian Foreign Minister “Difficult to negotiate with Russian side due to many civilian killings”

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kreva appeared on CBS TV in the United States, noting that it became difficult to negotiate with the Russian side after many civilians were found murdered in Bucha near the capital Kieu.

In connection with the fact that President Zelensky emphasized the idea that he would not hesitate to cancel the ceasefire negotiations if a large number of people were killed in Mariupol's troops due to an attack by Russian troops, "Mariupol must not be crossed. It may be a line, "he said, recognizing that future Russian troops are likely to influence the course of the ceasefire negotiations.