Russian troops continue to attack Mariupol, a key point in eastern Ukraine, ahead of Victory Day on the 9th of this month, celebrating the victory of World War II.
On the other hand, the G7 = seven major countries are expected to meet on the 8th prior to that to reiterate their solidarity with Ukraine and discuss further sanctions on Russia, and are poised to increase pressure.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on the 6th that the Air Force launched missiles, attacking 31 locations including Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine and destroying three ammunition depots in Donetsk Oblast in the same east.
Russia appears to be trying to achieve a military invasion of Ukraine ahead of Victory Day on the 9th, when the former Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany in World War II, especially in Donetsk Oblast. We continue to attack for complete control of Mariupol, a key point in the eastern part of the country.
It is estimated that hundreds of citizens are still left behind at the Azovstal ironworks in Mariupol, which is based on the Ukrainian side. Evacuated 50 people including children and the elderly, and continued evacuation activities tomorrow morning. However, it took time to evacuate because the Russian army always violated the suspension agreement. " He criticized the Russian army for blocking the evacuation.
In addition, President Zelensky said on the 6th that "Mariupol will never surrender", while regarding the ceasefire negotiations with Russia, which is stagnant, "at least to return to the situation on February 23, before the invasion, and withdraw soldiers. Normally, negotiations can only be started in such a situation, but for the Russian side, it would be necessary to say something in order to withdraw. " Shown.
Under these circumstances, Germany, the chair of the seven major G7 countries, announced on the 6th that the leaders of the G7 will hold an online meeting on the 8th, the day before Russia's "Victory Day", to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
With some participation by President Zelensky, it is expected that he will reiterate his solidarity with Ukraine and discuss further sanctions on Russia, and is poised to increase pressure.