It has been pointed out that President Putin, who has described Russia's military invasion of Ukraine as a "special military operation," may declare it "in a state of war" at the time of Russia's "Victory Day" on the 9th of this month. ..
It may be emphasized that it is also a battle with the Western side to strengthen support for the Ukrainian army, and there is widespread view that the battle will be prolonged.
In eastern Ukraine, fierce fighting continues, and the British Ministry of Defense said on the 30th of last month (April), "Russia has so far by geographically concentrating its forces, shortening supply routes and making it easier to control. I'm trying to fix the issue. "
However, he points out that the Russian army is still struggling, saying, "We are not making the most of our strength, such as inconsistent support from the sky."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the representatives of the border guards fighting the Russian army on the 30th, saying, "Russia's evil is still in our territory. We must drive out the occupants." I emphasized the attitude of fighting thoroughly.
The Western side is strengthening military support for the Ukrainian army, and according to local media, Mr. Arrestvic, an adviser to the Ukrainian Presidential Office, said, "In late May or early June, the required number of weapons will be provided. , Will begin to have a major impact on the battlefield. "
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that Russian troops have taken control in Ukraine to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the former Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on the 9th of this month. We have decided to temporarily provide 10,000 rubles, or about 18,000 yen in Japanese yen, to veterans who live in areas such as Russia.
As in Russia, it seems that there is an aim to increase the momentum to celebrate "Victory Day" and to promote the establishment of control of this region.
Under these circumstances, British Defense Minister Wallace said on a program on a local radio station that President Putin described the military invasion as a "special military operation", even though there was no specific information. ", He said that he may declare that he is in a state of war.
By emphasizing that the battle is also a battle with the Western side, there is a possibility that the people will be asked to understand that the Russian army is also sacrificed, and the view that the battle will be further prolonged. Is spreading.