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 Ukraine situation on the 9th (Japan time), such as the battle situation 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.)
Putin 'retaliation' for attack on energy facilities in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in front of military soldiers in the capital Moscow on the 8th, "There is a lot of talk about attacks on energy-related facilities in neighboring countries. That's right, we are doing it." I acknowledged that I was carrying out a targeted attack.
He went on to say, "Who started it? Who damaged the bridge leading to Crimea and blew up a power plant in Russia?" He claimed that it was retaliation for the destruction of the facility.