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)
Director of Zaporizhia nuclear power plant kidnapped by Russians safely released
IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi announced on Twitter on the 3rd that the director of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, who had been kidnapped by Russia, was released.
Following this, Ukrainian nuclear power company Energoatom also announced on SNS Telegram that its director, who had been detained by the Russian military, was released safely on the 3rd and returned to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.
Director General Grossi is said to have played a key role in the release of the director.
Energoatom announced on the 1st of this month that the director, who is in charge of safety management at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, was abducted by the Russian side on the way from the nuclear power plant to a nearby town on the 30th of last month, and the IAEA expressed strong concern about this. said it was in contact with the relevant authorities.
Russia's presidential office curbs criticism of the military by Putin's aides
The Ukrainian military has recaptured Liman, a strategic point in the eastern part of the country, which has been recaptured by Ukrainian forces. increase.
On the 3rd, spokesman Peskov of the Russian Presidential Office said, "Mr.
On the other hand, he said, "Even in the most difficult times, it should not be evaluated emotionally. We want a balanced and fair evaluation."