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 25th (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)
NATO secretary general says 'dirty bomb' is Russia's false claim
NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Stoltenberg announced on Twitter on the 24th that he had consulted with the United States and the United Kingdom about Russia's claims about radioactive bombs, so-called "dirty bombs".
Russia has unilaterally expressed concern about the possible use of "dirty bombs" by Ukraine, but Secretary-General Stoltenberg called it a "false claim" and said that NATO members We will not accept this allegation. Russia must not use it as an excuse to escalate tensions. Our support for Ukraine is unwavering."
Russian defense ministry raises concerns about Ukraine's 'dirty bomb'
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 24th that Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov, the head of the uniformed Russian military, had a telephone conversation with the chairman of the US Army's uniformed staff, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Milly. Unilaterally expressed concern about the possible use of 'dirty bombs'.
Gerasimov said he had a telephone conversation with Chief of Staff Ladakin, the head of the British army, and made similar allegations.
On the 23rd, Russia's Defense Minister Shoigu spoke by phone with the French, Turkish and British defense ministers, criticizing the possibility of Ukraine using "dirty bombs". He has indicated that he intends to take up the issue in the Security Council.
The Ukrainian side strongly opposes this, saying that it is a fabrication of information on the Russian side.
The American think tank War Research Institute said on the 23rd, ``It is unlikely that the Russian side is preparing an attack with a 'dirty bomb,' a so-called false flag attack that fabricates information as if it had been attacked. It appears to be an attempt to intimidate the U.S. into stopping military aid to Ukraine."
Ukraine Hopes for Japan's assistance in securing generators and heating equipment
Chernyshov, Minister of Regional Development of the Ukrainian government, responded to an NHK interview, saying that energy-related infrastructure had been severely damaged by missile attacks by Russia, etc. I look forward to the support from
Minister of Regional Development Chernyshov participated in a debate on the reconstruction of Ukraine held in Berlin, Germany on the 24th, eight months after Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine, and responded to NHK's coverage at the venue. I was.
Chernyshov, Minister of Regional Development, said, ``In the past two weeks, we have been hit by more than 300 missiles and drones targeting energy-related infrastructure, and we are facing power outages and energy shortages.''
He then said, "There are many things that need to be done. Obtaining support for strengthening missile defense and securing power generators and heating equipment." He added, "Japan is known for its advanced energy technology. It will be of great help." He expressed his expectations for assistance from Japan in securing power generators and heating equipment, as the restoration of energy-related infrastructure became an issue.
Ukrainian refugees increase after Russian missile attack
Since the middle of this month, the Russian military has repeatedly carried out missile attacks on various parts of Ukraine.
According to estimates released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on the 21st of this month, the number of internally displaced persons exceeded 3.3 million as of the 18th of this month, an increase of more than 40,000 compared to the 30th of last month. It means that there is
Many people came one after another to receive supplies such as bread, canned food, and cooking oil at the support base in the capital Kyiv.
A 50-year-old woman who was evacuated from a town in the east said, "I have not found a job yet, so this kind of support is a big support for my life."
However, the support base was temporarily closed each time an air defense alarm sounded. However, the alarm went off again this time, so I couldn't receive it again."
In addition, with no prospect of an end to the fighting, the number of people living in evacuation shelters for a long period of time is increasing.
Victoria Beligula (39), who grew up in Mariupol in the east, has been living as a refugee by herself since May this year in an apartment complex in Kyiv.
Beligula has not been able to contact her 45-year-old husband, who is a military doctor in the Ukrainian army, was captured by the Russian army in March and became a prisoner of war.
Due to her sudden evacuation, she was able to carry only the bare minimum of belongings, and the only thing that made her feel connected to her husband was a picture of him saved on her phone.
Beligula distracted himself by devoting himself to his hobby of embroidery, so he sewed seascapes of the Sea of Azov while thinking of his hometown.
Beligula said she was "waiting for the liberation of the city of Mariupol along with her husband's liberation," confirming her determination to keep fighting until she regained her husband and her homeland from Russia. I was making it new.
Ukrainian Political Commentator “In Winter, Concentrate on the South to Accumulate Battle Results”
Mr. Taras Berezovets, a Ukrainian political commentator who currently belongs to the Ukrainian military unit and participates in the battle, responded to NHK's online interview and revealed the situation in the south.
In it, Mr. Berezovets explained that the Ukrainian army's intensifying counteroffensive in the southern province of Kherson was "because it is difficult to carry out large-scale operations during the winter," and stated that during the winter, when the mobility of the Ukrainian army is low, pointed out that the aim is to accumulate military results by concentrating troops in the relatively warm southern region rather than deploying them over a wide area.
After that, he explained some of the goals of the Ukrainian army in the winter battle, saying, ``By using this winter period, I want to liberate more than half of the areas occupied since February this year.'' Did.
Berezovets, meanwhile, said the Russian military is sending idle troops and newly mobilized reserve soldiers to the right bank of the Dnipro river, along with tanks and ammunition.
In addition, he said, "The next few weeks will be focused on fighting them. However, the Russian army will be cornered on the right bank of the Dnipro River, and will run out of supplies and ammunition." He said that he would like to push the Russian army by cutting it off and gain an advantage in the battle at Kherson.
And Mr. Berezovets said, "We are able to fight Russia because we have military support from NATO countries. We want to aim for victory." I stressed that I couldn't.