Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues.



Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country.

We will keep you updated on developments on the 26th concerning the situation in Ukraine, such as the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.



(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

President Zelensky: 'We've pushed it to the brink of a nuclear disaster'

In a video released on the 25th, President Zelensky said that power lines at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the southeast were damaged by the Russian attack, and that Russia had brought Ukraine and the whole of Europe to the brink of a nuclear disaster. ” and strongly criticized the Russian side.



He said, ``International organizations such as the IAEA should act more quickly. Because one minute and one second when Russian troops remain at the nuclear power plant, there is a risk of a global nuclear disaster.'' He called on the international community to put pressure on Russia to

U.S.-UK leaders urge Ukraine to return control of nuclear power plants

According to the White House announcement, President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky held a phone call on the 25th and exchanged views on Ukraine's Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.



In this, the two leaders agreed to ask Russia to return control of the nuclear power plant to Ukraine and allow a team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enter.



In addition, White House spokesman Jean-Pierre said at a press conference, "Russia should agree to make the area near the nuclear power plant a demilitarized zone." I was.

Zaporizhia nuclear power plant fire temporarily cuts power lines

Ukraine's nuclear power company "Energoatom" announced on the 25th that power lines to the nuclear power plant were cut due to a fire near the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the southeastern part of the country.

Of the four transmission lines that supply external power to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, three have been cut off by artillery fire, and the remaining one has been cut off this time.

The public corporation criticized the Russian side, saying, ``Due to the actions of the invaders, the nuclear power plant was completely disconnected from the power grid.



After that, according to a statement released by the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, it was reported that the Ukrainian side was restored.

Although the IAEA states that nuclear power plants have diesel-fueled generators as reserves, it once again appeals that ``the reliable supply of external power is essential for ensuring the safety of nuclear power''.



The area around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, one of the largest in Europe, under the control of the Russian military, has been shelled since the beginning of this month, raising concerns about a large-scale accident. I intend to dodge.

“Nuclear power plant investigation expert team to the site within a few days” IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Grossi said the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) will dispatch a team of experts to investigate the situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, where shelling has continued and safety concerns have risen. showed recognition.



In an interview with the French news channel France 24 on the 25th, Secretary-General Grossi was asked whether an agreement could be reached in negotiations to dispatch a team of experts. “There are.”



As for when the dispatch will be realized, he said "in a few days", indicating that the dispatch of the expert team will be realized within the next few days.



The IAEA issued a statement afterward, announcing that Director-General Grossi himself would lead a team of experts to the site within the next few days.

“Cluster bomb kills more than 200 in Ukraine” International human rights group

On the 25th, the international human rights group "Human Rights Watch" and others released a report summarizing the damage caused by cluster bombs and the policies of each country.

Hundreds of cluster munitions are believed to have been used in at least 10 provinces in Ukraine, especially by Russian forces and pro-Russian militants, according to the report.



On the other hand, the Ukrainian military may have used it at least three times in Russian-controlled areas such as the east and south.



As of July, 215 people were killed and 474 injured in the attacks in Ukraine, and all confirmed Ukrainian victims were civilians.



A cluster bomb is a mechanism in which small bombs in one bomb scatter, and there is an international treaty that prohibits its use because of its high lethality, but Russia and Ukraine are not participating.



A representative of the research team who held a press conference said, "The first victims of cluster bombs are citizens. Unexploded ordnance remains for a long time, and casualties may occur years later." appealed to join the treaty.

Putin signs decree to increase troops by 137,000

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a presidential decree increasing the number of soldiers in the Russian Armed Forces by more than 130,000, bringing the total number of soldiers to around 1.15 million.

With the military invasion of Ukraine protracted, it is a form that has changed to a policy of increasing the military strength of the Russian army.

The Russian president's office announced on the 25th that President Putin signed a presidential decree to increase the number of soldiers in the Russian army by 137,000, bringing the total number of soldiers to about 1.15 million.



The decree will go into effect on January 1, 2019.



According to the Russian president's office, the total military strength of the Russian army was about 1.13 million in 2008, but after that, the military was reformed, and in 2017 it was reduced to about 1.01 million and slimmed down. and aimed at modernization.



This time, as the military invasion of Ukraine is protracted, it is a form that has changed to a policy of increasing the military strength of the Russian army.



At a press conference on the 8th of this month, Carl, Under Secretary of Defense of the United States Department of Defense, said that since the military invasion of Ukraine began in February this year, the total number of Russian soldiers killed and wounded has ranged from 70,000 to 80,000. It has been pointed out that the Russian army may be suffering from a serious shortage of troops, such as showing the view that it will rise to people.