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 surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 2nd (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.)
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine: 'Confident of Ukraine's victory this year'
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Brink posted on Twitter on the 1st, "Russia attacked Ukraine ruthlessly and despicably early in the New Year. But Putin still understands that the Ukrainian people are as strong as steel. It seems that they did not," he strongly criticized the Russian side, which attacked on the 1st.
On top of that, he emphasized that the United States will support Ukraine, which continues to fight thoroughly, saying, ``I am convinced that Ukraine will win this year.''