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 29th (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)
President Putin's first foreign visit since the military invasion Tajikistan
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Tajikistan in Central Asia on the 28th as the first foreign visit since the military invasion of Ukraine.
At the beginning of the summit meeting with President Rahmon, Putin emphasized his unity, saying, "Our relationship is based on deep trust and we are actively cooperating in all areas."
Russian Ministry of Defense “Not an attack on a shopping center”
On the 28th, the Russian Defense Ministry explained that the ammunition exploded and a fire broke out in an adjacent shopping center as a result of attacking a warehouse where weapons and ammunition sent from the Western side to Ukraine were stored. "It's not an attack on a shopping center as the Ukrainian side says," said Peskov.
Attack on shopping center “at least 20 people died”
Missile attacks by Russian troops are intensifying in various parts of Ukraine, and a shopping center in Kremenchuk was attacked by Russian troops in Poltava Oblast in central Ukraine on the 27th.
According to Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tymoshenko of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, at least 20 people have been confirmed dead and 59 have been injured so far.
In addition, more than 40 cases of missing persons have been received, so rescue operations are continuing.
Mayor Kherson, an executive of pro-Russian factions, claims to have been detained
An executive of pro-Russian factions in Kherson Oblast, southern Ukraine, allegedly seized by Russian troops, claimed on the 28th that the mayor of Kherson Oblast, Ehor Korihaiev, was detained in a post on social media.
An adviser to the mayor of Korihaiev also wrote on SNS, "As soon as Mr. Korihaiev got out of the car, he was detained by those who seemed to be Russian FSBs and was taken on a bus with the letter" Z "written on it. There is no doubt that the reason is that the mayor refused to cooperate with the Russian side. "
According to the post, Mayor Korihaiev was asked a few days ago by another mayor unilaterally appointed by the Russian side to respond to the consultation, and if he refused, he was threatened with arrest, but he did not respond to this request. ..
The Russian side unilaterally claims to have dismissed Mayor Korihaiev this April.
Asset freeze measures for 99 groups and individuals of the US Biden administration
The Biden administration in the United States announced on the 28th that it will take measures to freeze the assets of 99 groups and individuals, in addition to the gold import ban announced by the leaders of the G7 countries, as additional sanctions against Russia.
Asset freezes include companies that produce weapons and military aircraft used in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement, "We will impose strict sanctions on Russia. We reaffirmed our promise, such as. We will further block access to Russia's important military technology. "