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 26th (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 presidential adviser: Russia is trying to avoid responsibility
"Russia is attacking Ukraine and killing its citizens. Russia does not want negotiations and is only trying to avoid responsibility," Ukrainian presidential adviser Podlyak said in a Twitter post on the 25th. .
Putin: 'We are not the ones refusing to negotiate'
“We are ready to negotiate an acceptable solution with all parties, but it is up to them. and blamed Ukraine and the West.
In addition, he reiterated his intention to continue the invasion, claiming that ``Russia is moving in the right direction and protecting its interests.
Some Ukrainian Orthodox churches to hold Christmas services on 25th
Some of the Ukrainian Orthodox Churches, which have traditionally celebrated Christmas on January 7 as in Russia according to the lunar calendar, held Christmas services on the 25th.
Of these, about 50 people attended the church on the grounds of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, the capital, and offered prayers for peace.
Attendees sang Christmas carols called "Kolyadka" in Ukrainian, and their beautiful voices echoed throughout the church.
16 dead in southern Kherson as Russian attacks continue
In Ukraine, from the 24th to the 25th, there were attacks by the Russian army in various places, and 16 people were killed in the attack by the Russian army in Kherson, a key town in the south.
Changes in the war situation on a map [Ukraine special site]