The mayor of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine, where most of the city has been seized, has appealed to Russian troops to evacuate more than 100,000 left-behind civilians, but it is unclear if this will happen.
As Russian troops intensify their offensive in the east, the United States has announced additional military support to rush to support Ukrainian troops.
Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine, has ordered Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the attack and continue siege of the steelworks, which are largely seized by Russian troops and where Ukrainian troops and large numbers of citizens remain. ..
Under these circumstances, Mariupol's mayor Boychenko told media on the 21st that more than 100,000 citizens were left behind in the city, saying, "The life of the remaining people is only one Vladimir Putin. It's important to understand what's in your hands, "he said, calling for the evacuation of citizens.
On the other hand, Mayor Boychenko criticized the Russian side for repeatedly attacking buses for evacuation, and it is unclear whether the evacuation of citizens will be realized.
Russian troops are poised to intensify their offensive in eastern Ukraine, and U.S. Department of Defense officials have indicated that the eastern part of the country is continuing to fight back and forth between the Russian and Ukrainian troops. Pointed out that additional forces have been added to increase the strength of the force.
President Biden announces additional $ 800 million in military support
US President Joe Biden said on the 21st, "It is a very important time for Russia to take the war to the next stage," and to hurry the support of the Ukrainian army, he used a crown cannon and an unmanned aircraft. Announced that it will provide additional military support of 800 million dollars including, about 100 billion yen in Japanese yen.
In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense will hold a meeting at the U.S. Air Force base in Germany on the 26th next week to discuss stable military support efforts for Ukraine, such as NATO = members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Announced that it will be hosted by the United States, Western countries are accelerating support for Ukraine.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Deeply concerned about the worsening of the humanitarian crisis"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "I am strongly shocked by the devastation of each city including Mariupol, the seriousness of the humanitarian crisis, and the terrible destruction. I am deeply concerned that the invasion will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. "
He then said, "I condemn Russia's outrageous and cruel acts in the strongest words. Immediately stop the attack and withdraw troops into Russia, provide humanitarian assistance to cities invaded by Russian troops, including Mariupori, and civilians. I urge you not to interfere with the evacuation. "