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 in the situation in Ukraine on the 4th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
Turkish president willing to mediate to secure Zaporizhia nuclear power plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone call on the 3rd.
Regarding the meeting, the Turkish president's office issued a statement, in which "President Erdogan said that he could stand in the way of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant as well as the agreement on grain exports," and that President Erdoğan said that grain from Ukraine He also revealed that he was willing to act as an intermediary to ensure the safety of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, where there are concerns about a serious accident following exports.
In addition, President Erdogan plans to meet with President Putin at the summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a framework led by China and Russia, which will be held in Uzbekistan from the 15th of this month, and there will also be opinions on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. may be exchanged.
In addition, according to the Russian Presidential Office, President Erdogan expressed his condolences to Mr. Gorbachev, who passed away at the end of last month and his funeral was held on the 3rd, at the meeting. It means that they agreed to strengthen the cooperative relationship between
They also exchanged opinions on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.