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 25th (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)

Russian Defense Minister "Continue Operation Until Goal Achieved"

On the 24th, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had attacked various parts of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine with missiles and destroyed the ammunition depot.

Regarding Mariupol, a key point in Donetsk Oblast, "the Russian Black Sea Fleet has completed the removal of mines installed in the port."



Russian troops are also stepping up their offensive against Severodonetsk, which is based on the Ukrainian side, even in eastern Luhansk Oblast, which is adjacent to Donetsk Oblast. It will be. "



Under these circumstances, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu emphasized on the 24th, "Europe and the United States have provided large-scale support to Ukraine and are putting sanctions pressure on Russia, but will continue special military operations until the target is achieved." ..



Also, one of Putin's closest aides, the Secretary of the Security Council, Patrushev, said, "We have no deadline. All the goals set by the president will be achieved." Three months have passed since the invasion began. , Russia is willing to fight for a long time until it reaches its operational goals.

President Zelensky "Returning Territory to the Negotiation Table"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to an interview with NHK on the 24th.

This is the first time I have been interviewed by the Japanese media since the Russian military invasion on February 24th.



In this, President Zelensky said that Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine three months ago. Three days have passed, three weeks have passed, and three months have passed. I did not think that Russia's attempt would succeed. " He showed his determination to continue the fight to protect the country as he was able to fight.



While the inferiority of the Russian army was also reported, regarding the future strategy of the Ukrainian army, he said, "We will be ready for a counterattack when the necessary weapons such as long-range missiles arrive." He emphasized the attitude of strengthening the counterattack after it was prepared.



President Zelensky then said, "For all Ukrainians, victory is to regain territory. It is certain that we must regain all our territory in both the Donbas region and the Crimean Peninsula. But that is a sacrifice. It will accompany. First, I want to return to the state before February 24. Then I will be at the table of negotiations. " He expressed the idea that negotiations would be difficult.