Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many citizens 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, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia)
Russian Ministry of Defense Odesa attack “not against agreement”
On the 23rd, a missile attack by the Russian army in the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine announced that the Ukrainian army and others were injured and the infrastructure facilities of the port were damaged.
The port of Odesa is an export base for Ukrainian wheat, and exports were stagnant due to the blockage by the Russian army, but Ukraine and Russia agreed on the 22nd to resume exports under the mediation of Turkey and the United Nations. It was just.
A spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry said on the 24th, "Destroyed Ukrainian ships and the vault of the US-provided anti-ship missile" Harpoon "with missiles on the premises of the port," admitting the missile attack. However, he justified the attack, saying that it did not violate this agreement.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterates the lifting of sanctions in Europe and the United States
Russia's Foreign Minister Labrov said at a press conference in Egypt on the 24th, "We have confirmed that Russian grain exporters will fulfill all responsibilities," while also "exporting Russian agricultural products." It is a problem that can be solved by packaging, "he said, and reiterated that the sanctions on Russia by the West should be lifted. It is unclear whether exports will resume.