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 22nd (Japan time), such as 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 arrives in the US to meet with President Biden

Several US media reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at a military base on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., just after 2 a.m. Japan time.



It will be President Zelensky's first foreign visit since the start of the Russian military invasion.



President Zelensky will hold a summit meeting with President Biden after this, and the US side will announce about $ 2 billion in new military assistance, including the provision of the interceptor missile "Patriot".

President Biden 'looking forward' to arrival of President Zelensky

US President Biden updated his Twitter account ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's arrival in the US.



In this, President Biden quoted a Twitter post that President Zelensky was "heading to America" ​​and said, "I hope you have a good flight. I look forward to welcoming you here. Many Let's discuss things," he posted, showing his expectations for the summit.

IAEA Top Visit to Russia to discuss safety around Zaporizhia nuclear power plant

The IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency announced that Director General Grossi will visit Moscow, the capital of Russia, on the 22nd.



Grossi said he plans to hold discussions with the Russian side to establish a safe zone around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, where safety concerns are widespread.



Secretary-General Grossi visited Russia in October and met with President Putin, but the Russian Presidential Office says there are no plans to meet with President Putin and Mr. Grossi this time.



With regard to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, there has been a series of incidents in which the external power supply necessary for the safety of the nuclear power plant has been lost due to shelling. continues.