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 28th (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)
New Russia faction "referendum" vote counting work begins Annexation declaration on 30th
From the 23rd of this month, the pro-Russian faction, backed by the Putin administration of Russia, has been carrying out activities that it is a "referendum" aimed at unilaterally joining Russia in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. I'm here.
Russian state media has begun to report information that the "voting" is almost over and the vote counting rate, and the results are expected to be announced by the 28th of Japan time.
Based on this result, there is a view that Russian President Putin may declare the annexation of this region on the 30th of this month.
On the other hand, Europe and the United States, which have refrained from annexing Japan through a fake referendum, are expected to further strengthen their opposition.
Russian Defense Minister visits mobilization training facility
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu visited an open-air training ground in Russia's Western Military District on the 27th as the Putin administration decided to mobilize reserve forces, and inspected the state of the training of civilians who had been mobilized. I posted a video of what I said.
Shoigu, Minister of Defense, inspected how citizens conduct gun shooting training and received explanations from military personnel.
Regarding this mobilization, the British Ministry of Defense and others have pointed out that the mobilized citizens are likely to be sacrificed on the battlefield because they are considered to have poor military experience and lack training.
As public concern about mobilization spreads in Russia, the Ministry of Defense seems to want to emphasize that it is providing sufficient training to those convened.
Former Russian president threatens with nuclear weapons
Former Russian President Medvedev, vice chairman of the Security Council, posted on social media on the 27th that "Russia has the right to use nuclear weapons if necessary," threatening the West with nuclear weapons.
Regarding the conditions for Russia to use nuclear weapons, Medvedev said, "If Russia follows its basic policy on nuclear deterrence, it will not be possible for the nation to be attacked by nuclear weapons or to be threatened by an act of aggression using conventional weapons. Yes, and the president has made it clear."
On top of that, even if Russia were forced to use nuclear forces against Ukraine, he expressed the view that NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization would not intervene directly, as it is now.
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Mr. Medvedev has repeatedly made strong statements. can also be used,” he claims.
Mikolaiv Museum Exhibits such as destroyed Russian military vehicles
The Military History Museum in Mikolayiv Oblast, which is the front line of the Ukrainian army's reversal offensive in southern Ukraine, displays destroyed Russian military vehicles and other items, conveying the intensity of the battle.
The museum displays vehicles left on the battlefield by the Russian army since the start of the Russian military invasion, as well as items left behind by soldiers.
Among them, the wreckage of a Russian military helicopter is believed to have been shot down in southern Odesa while carrying soldiers, and there are also broken engine and rotor blades.
In addition, the destroyed Russian military vehicle was left near Kherson where fierce fighting continued, so the letter "Z" of the alphabet, which is a symbol of Russian military invasion, is marked. increase.
“We are proud to have stopped the Russian army in Mikolaiv Oblast,” said Kusenzov, a guide at the Military History Museum. was talking