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 regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 5th (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)
Ukrainian army launches new offensive in southern Russia attacks with rocket artillery
The Ukrainian army has been on a new offensive to recapture territory in the southern part of Kherson province since late last month, and local media attacked a facility used as an ammunition depot for the Russian army on the 4th. was recaptured.
On the 4th, the Russian military intensified its rocket attacks in neighboring Mikolaiv province, and according to local media, houses and churches were damaged, and some people were injured in collapsed buildings.
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The British Ministry of Defense said on the 4th that Russian troops deployed to Ukraine were "probably not being paid significant amounts of combat allowance" in addition to being delayed in supplies of weapons and food. , analyzes that the morale and discipline of soldiers are declining.
President Putin, who will attend the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from the 5th, plans to inspect the large-scale military exercise "Vostok" of the Russian army on the 6th. can be seen.
Germany about 9 trillion yen support measures due to soaring energy prices
After Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in February this year, Germany and other European countries saw a sharp drop in gas supply through Nord Stream, the main pipeline that transports Russian natural gas, and energy prices soared. increase.
In addition, the Russian side has postponed the resumption of transportation, saying that problems were found as a result of inspections of Nord Stream from the end of last month, and there are concerns that the supply suspension will be prolonged.
Under these circumstances, German Chancellor Scholz held a press conference in Berlin, the capital, on the 4th, stating that the public is worried about soaring prices of energy and other goods, and that 65 billion euros, or about 9 trillion yen in Japanese yen, will be invested. We have announced that we have put together a support plan.
Support measures include lump-sum payments for pensioners and students, as well as partial reductions in electricity bills.
At a press conference, Chancellor Scholz stressed that the measures had been taken ahead of winter, when demand for gas would increase, and criticized Russia as "no longer a reliable energy supplier."
He then called on the nation to unite, saying, "We can get through the winter."
International economic conference held in Russian Far East: President Putin ``toward a new world order''
In Vladivostok in the Far East of Russia, the "Eastern Economic Forum" hosted by the Russian government will be held for 5 to 4 days, and representatives of companies and government officials from more than 60 countries and regions are expected to participate. is.
This year's theme is "The Road to a Multipolar World," and during the forum, Russia will promote economic partnerships with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a framework led by China and Russia, and the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). We are planning to exchange opinions for strengthening.
Prior to the opening, Russian President Vladimir Putin released a message, stating that "an outdated unipolar model is about to be replaced by a new world order," making clear his stance of emphasizing the Asia-Pacific region, especially China. .
As the West imposes severe sanctions on Russia over its military aggression against Ukraine, the Putin administration has emphasized its cooperation with China and other countries through the conference, demonstrating to the West that it is not isolated internationally. It seems that there is a purpose to fight.