Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, has made clear its intention to expand its territory in the east and south, while the Ukrainian side has indicated that it is ready to fight thoroughly.


Under these circumstances, the United Nations announced that Secretary-General António Guterres will meet with President Putin in Russia on the 26th and with President Zelensky in Ukraine two days later, and the focus will be on whether it will lead to a breakthrough.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared on the 21st that he has taken control of Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine.



In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on the 22nd that it had attacked Ukrainian troops with cruise missiles near the railway station in eastern Dnipropetrovsk province, and Russian troops are intensifying their offensive in various places.



"The second phase of the special military operation has just begun on the 20th," said a senior official in the Central Military District of the Russian Army. It will be able to secure the situation and have a great impact on the Ukrainian economy. "



In response, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video released on the 22nd, "Ukrainian troops continue to stop attacks by Russian invaders in the east and south. , Mariupoli, etc., where the future of this war and the future of our country will be determined. "



He added, "Providing the weapons needed by the military is our most important mission. We thank all our partners for listening to us and providing us with what we were looking for. Thousands of these weapons I am confident that it will save people's lives, "he emphasized the significance of military support from each country.



Under these circumstances, the United Nations announced on the 22nd that Secretary-General António Guterres will meet with President Putin in Russia on the 26th of this month and then with President Zelensky in Ukraine on the 28th of this month.



As the ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are difficult, the focus will be on whether mediation by the top of the United Nations will lead to a breakthrough.