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 7th (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)
Institute for the Study of War "Russia aims for control beyond the two eastern states"
Regarding the invasion of Ukraine, one of Putin's closest aides, Secretary of the Security Council Patrushev, emphasized that "the goals of special military operations will be achieved" on the 4th, and "demilitarized" Ukraine and " We have set goals such as "neutralization".
Regarding this, the American think tank "War Research Institute" said in an analysis released on the 5th, "President Putin has not changed from the goal set in February at the beginning of the invasion, which is because Russia still overthrows the Zelensky administration and the eastern part. It suggests that it is aiming to control more than just two states, "said the Putin administration, who said it would continue to invade even if it seized control of the two eastern states.
British Ministry of Defense "Russian Army Forces 16 km north of Slovyansik"
The British Ministry of Defense, which is analyzing the war situation, said on the 6th that Russian troops are approaching about 16 km north of Slovyansik, and that Slovyansik will become the main battlefield in the future.
Governor Donetsk “Russian troops bombard market, killing at least two people”
Donetsk Governor Kirirenko announced on social media on the 5th that Russian troops bombarded the central market of Slovyansik, one of the Ukrainian bases in the state, killing at least two people and injuring seven.
He accused him of saying, "Russian troops are deliberately aiming for a place where civilians gather. It's a complete terrorist attack."
Russian Ministry of Defense claims to destroy two U.S.-provided Hymers by missile attack
On the 6th, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that two high-mobility rocket artillery systems = Hymers, which were provided by the United States, were destroyed by a missile attack near Kramatrusik, which is the base on the Ukrainian side in Donetsk Oblast, and military support from Europe and the United States. Seems to be strongly restraining.
G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Held in Indonesia from Today
The first G20 = 20 major foreign ministers' meeting will be held in Indonesia from the 7th since Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be attending face-to-face from Russia, and the focus will be on what kind of discussions the G20 can have over the situation in Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will also attend face-to-face.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kreva, who is not a member of the G20, has also been invited.
At the meeting, the situation in Ukraine is expected to be the main agenda, and it is expected that the whole meeting will be held on the 8th to discuss how to deal with the rising global energy prices and the growing concern about the food crisis.
Ministry of Defense "Navigating the contiguous zone near Okinotorishima, a Russian Navy ship"
The Ministry of Defense announced on the 6th that Russian Navy vessels sailed in the contiguous zone just outside the territorial waters near Okinotorishima, the southernmost tip of Japan.
This is the first time that the Ministry of Defense has announced that a Russian warship has entered the continental zone near Okinotorishima, and it continues to analyze the purpose of navigation and continue to be vigilant and surveillance.