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.)
Intensified bargaining of related countries over the provision of "Leopard 2"
Regarding military aid to Ukraine, on the 20th, the German government postponed the decision on whether to provide the German-made tank "Leopard 2", which Ukraine requested and was the focus.
In response, on the 21st, Advisor to the Ukrainian President Podoljak posted on Twitter, "Indecision leads to the murder of more people," urging the Ukrainian government to provide tanks as soon as possible.
Also, on the 21st, the foreign ministers of the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania posted the same content on Twitter at about the same time, saying, "Stop Russian aggression, support Ukraine, and quickly return to Europe." It is necessary to restore peace," and asked Germany to provide it.
In response, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized on the 20th that military support from the West to Ukraine would lead to further escalation of tensions. It will not bring any change in the way we do things.”
On the 20th, the American think tank "War Research Institute" said, "The Kremlin is trying to undermine the Western side's willingness to provide military support by bringing up escalating tensions." He has indicated that he will continue to set up information warfare, and it is expected that the tactics of the countries concerned will intensify.