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 the developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 27th (Japan time), such as 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)
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over ``referendum''
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the afternoon of the 27th early in the morning of the 28th Japan time to discuss the response to the activities that Russia is conducting in eastern and southern Ukraine as a "referendum". became.
U.S. Secretary of State announces additional assistance of 65.8 billion yen to Ukraine security authorities
U.S. Secretary of State Brinken issued a statement on the 26th, announcing that additional support such as armored vehicles and medical supplies equivalent to 457 million dollars, or more than 65.8 billion yen in Japanese yen, would be provided to the Ukrainian security authorities. did.
The support will include investigations and documentation of atrocities committed by the Russian military.
"The United States stands by the people of Ukraine and is committed to supporting a democratic and independent Ukraine," Brinken said in a statement.
Dealing with people leaving Russia Dividing in each EU country
Since the Putin administration in Russia decided to partially mobilize reserves, some people have left Russia for neighboring countries.
The EU = European Union is divided on whether to accept such departures.
Foreign Minister of Latvia, which borders Russia, Rinkevich, tweeted on 22nd of this month, "Many people fleeing Russia because of mobilization did not protest that Ukrainians were killed. There is considerable risk," he posted.
Also, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Landsbergis posted on the 23rd, ``Lithuania does not recognize asylum for those who simply escape responsibility. Russians should stay in the country and protest against President Putin,'' showing an idea not to accept it. .
On the other hand, German Justice Minister Bushmann posted on the 21st, "People who hate President Putin's ways and love liberal democracy are welcome in Germany." In a corresponding media interview, he was quoted as saying that "in principle the EU should accept" people in Russia who are at risk because of their political beliefs.
“Mobilization Moves” in Russian-controlled Areas of Southeastern Ukraine
Regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization of the reserve forces on the 21st of this month, Mayor Fedorov of Melitopol, Zaporizhia Oblast in the southeastern part of Ukraine, said at a press conference on the 26th, "The Russian army will mobilize our people. For the past four days, we have not let men aged between 18 and 35 leave the territory they control. I pointed out that it has started.
He also commented on what he described as a ``referendum'' in Russia's eastern and southern territories controlled by Russia, ``voting in front of armed soldiers. , are being forced to vote not just for themselves, but for the whole family.
On the 26th, Governor Haidai of Luhansk also posted on SNS, "Information is spreading throughout the state that all men over the age of 18 will be mobilized in Luhansk, which is controlled by Russia. Truck drivers, etc. will be dispatched to the army immediately without training as there are no reinforcements left to send to the front lines."
President Putin meets with President of Belarus in southern Sochi
According to the Russian presidential office, at the beginning of the meeting, President Putin said that economic sanctions were restricting fertilizer exports from Belarus, and that the two countries were united on this issue and showed a stance to counter the West.
On the other hand, President Lukashenko said, "In Russia, there are people who flee the country because they are afraid of being mobilized. However, Russia has human resources of 25 million mobilized people. 30,000 people, 50,000 people fled even if they tried to flee. I don't think people will join us, so let them run away."
He said, "I wasn't worried when people left Belarus." Protests were held all over the country to complain about the fraudulent results of the presidential election held two years ago, and many dissidents gathered. He brought up the fact that he had escaped from the country and showed a stance of standing by President Putin.
Russian Presidential Office Spokesperson “Dialogue with US on nuclear disarmament is sporadic”
While Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons, spokesman Peskov of the Russian presidential office was asked by reporters on the 26th about the possibility of future dialogue with the United States. There are channels for dialogue, but they are very sporadic in nature,” he said, adding that while both countries are willing to continue dialogue, there are no concrete talks, such as talks on nuclear disarmament. implied that it was not
Regarding the mobilizations being carried out by Putin's government, Peskov said: "There have certainly been cases of violations of presidential decrees. In some regions, governors are working hard to rectify this situation." He emphasized that the administration will work to improve the situation, as dissatisfaction is spreading in Russia, as it is reported that the elderly and students, who are not subject to priority convocation, are also being mobilized.
In addition, when asked by a reporter about the fact that the Russian independent internet media reported that the Putin administration was planning to ban men in the reservists from leaving the country soon, he said, "I know nothing about it. No decision has been made. So far it hasn't been dropped," he said.
In addition, Peskov said that "no decision has been made" on reports that martial law has been declared in some areas of Russia.