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 regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 5th (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.)
Ukrainian forces reach Russian-held areas of southern Kherson Oblast
In the southern province of Kherson, Russian forces have repeatedly attacked the western bank of the Dnipro River, which was recaptured by Ukrainian forces. I'm assuming
On the other hand, in Kherson province, a video was released on SNS that some units of the Ukrainian army reached the eastern bank of the Dnipro River controlled by Russia on the 3rd.
The American think tank "War Research Institute" has analyzed that "If this is true, it may be a foothold for the Ukrainian army to start operations on the east bank," and the future war situation will be watched.
In principle, the import of Russian crude oil is prohibited from the 5th of the EU Additional sanctions on Russia
As an additional sanction on Russia, the EU = European Union will, in principle, ban the import of Russian crude oil from the 5th.
The import ban is on Russian crude oil transported by sea, which EU member states formally agreed to in June this year to curb the sources of funding for Russia's continuing military invasion of Ukraine. .
Imports of refined petroleum products will also be banned from February next year.