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 17th (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 Ministry of Defense “Destroy Ukrainian Army Command Centers and Weapons”
Russia's Ministry of Defense, which continues to invade Ukraine, announced on the 16th that it attacked various places with missiles, destroyed Ukrainian command stations and weapons in eastern Zmiiv, and shot down Sukhoi 25 fighters. ..
Even in eastern Donetsk Oblast, ground troops and unmanned aircraft attacked, killing more than 280 Ukrainian soldiers and destroying ammunition depots and tanks.
In addition, Russian troops are continuing to attack Severodonetsk, which is the base of Ukraine, for full control of eastern Luhansk Oblast, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Milly, who is the top of the U.S. military uniform group, said on the 15th. He said that three-quarters of them were in control of the Russian army.
British Department of Defense “Russian troops fighting in the east due to a serious shortage of troops”
The British Department of Defense, which analyzes the war situation, is likely that the Russian army destroyed all the major bridges connecting Severodonetsk and the outside on the 16th, and the remaining Ukrainian troops and civilians remained in a very difficult situation. I pointed out that there is.
On the other hand, the British Ministry of Defense said that the Russian army fighting in the east is in a serious shortage of troops, and a unit normally consisting of 600 to 800 soldiers is operated with about 30 people. It also analyzes that it has a problem in formation, which slows down the advance of the Russian army.
French, German and Italian leaders and Zelensky presidential talks emphasize unity
Leaders from France, Germany and Italy visited Ukraine on the 16th.
At the press conference after the meeting with President Zelensky, the leaders of each country emphasized their stance of uniting by strengthening military support and aiming to dispel the concerns of the Ukrainian side over relations with Russia. It seems that there was.
In response, President Zelensky said, "Russia's invasion is an invasion of united Europe as a whole, and an invasion of the values we value."
He added, "If more powerful weapons are provided, we can release Ukrainian citizens and territories sooner. Delays and procrastinations will give Russian troops the opportunity to kill Ukrainians and destroy our city. The talks urged the three major EU countries to make a strong determination, urging them not to hesitate to support them.
Russia International Economic Conference Held Appeal for Cooperation with Friendly Countries
Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, is holding an international economic conference in St. Petersburg, the birthplace of President Putin.
At the conference, while Western and Japanese companies are refraining from participating, Russia may want to appeal for strengthening cooperation with countries with which it has a friendly relationship and to impress that it is not isolated in the international community.
President Putin is scheduled to give a speech on the 17th, and although he mentions food security, etc., he is expected to maintain a bullish stance, such as justifying Russia's response.