The Russian Ministry of Defense has launched an attack on a base on the Ukrainian side in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, and is stepping up its offensive toward full control.
Under these circumstances, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is poised to visit Vietnam before the G20 = Foreign Ministers' Meeting of 20 Major Countries to promote good relations and counter Europe and the United States.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has declared that it has seized control of Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, and is concentrating its forces toward full control of the neighboring Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, strengthening its offensive.
The British Ministry of Defense, which is analyzing the war situation, told Slovyansik, one of the bases of the Ukrainian side, on the 6th that Russian troops are approaching a position about 16 km north.
"The battle in Slovyansik could be the next key to the battle situation in the eastern Donbas region," he said.
Russian Foreign Minister to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Under these circumstances, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Vietnam and met with Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in the capital Hanoi on the 6th.
Vietnam has been closely linked to Russia since the former Soviet era by selling weapons, and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov showed a balanced position at a press conference after the meeting, saying, "Vietnam refuses to participate in sanctions against Russia. I am grateful for the fact that I am doing it. "
In addition, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting starting in Indonesia from the 7th.
While Europe and the United States are increasing pressure on Russia through military aid and sanctions, it seems that there is a speculation that they will deepen relations with China and India through the G20.
At least two people died in Slovyansik, Donetsk Oblast
Governor Kirirenko of Donetsk Oblast announced on social media on the 5th that Russian troops bombarded the central market of Slovyansik, killing at least two people and injuring seven.
Governor Kirirenko then accused the Russian army of deliberately aiming for a place where civilians would gather. It was a complete terrorist attack.
In the footage of the scene, you can see the flames and a large amount of black smoke rising from the building, and the firefighters rushing to extinguish the fire.