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 17th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)
President Zelensky denies Ukrainian military launch
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv on the 16th that he had received a report from the commander of the air force, but said: "There is no doubt that it was not our missile." He denied that the missile was launched by the Ukrainian military.
After that, he said, "We should participate in the joint investigation. Especially, if there is a story that we are accused of, we should have the right to do so." showed.
Poland Drop Missile NATO "Is it a Ukrainian air defense missile?"
Regarding the missile that fell in Poland, NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Stoltenberg held a press conference on the 16th, saying that the detailed situation was still under investigation and said, "It was a deliberate attack. "There is no information, no information indicating that Russia is preparing for military action against NATO."
"Initial analysis suggests it may have been caused by Ukrainian air defense missiles intended to protect the country from attacks by Russian cruise missiles. But let's be clear, it's not Ukraine's fault, it's illegal "Russia, who continues to wage a war, bears the ultimate responsibility," he said.
Secretary-General Stoltenberg acknowledged that the recent missile attack on Poland "does not change our basic assessment of threats to NATO member countries," and added, "We are closely monitoring the situation. We will stand united and take all necessary actions to protect our member states."