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 situation in Ukraine on the 25th (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.)

“German government solidifies policy on provision of Leopard 2” German media

Several media outlets, including Germany's DPA news agency and leading magazine Der Spiegel, announced on the 24th that the German government had decided to provide Ukraine with German-made tanks "Leopard 2".



As one of the best tanks in the world, the "Leopard 2" has high offensive capabilities, and is owned by European countries and is sought by Ukraine, which is subject to Russian military invasion.

The German government did not make a decision on the provision of military aid to Ukraine at a meeting held in Germany on the 20th of this month at which Western countries discussed military assistance to Ukraine, and its response was the focus.

Also, on the 24th, Poland formally asked the German side for permission to provide the "Leopard 2" owned by Poland to Ukraine, but according to media reports, like Poland, the "Leopard 2" It also said that the country that owns it will also allow it to be provided to Ukraine.



Germany has so far shown a cautious stance on the supply of tanks against the background of domestic concerns that the supply of tanks with high offensive capabilities will further intensify the fighting. It is said that it seems to have solidified the policy of

Poland applies for permission to grant tanks to Germany Germany has a quick response policy

Poland's defense minister said on Wednesday that he had formally asked Germany for permission to transfer his Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

German media reports that Poland has asked for permission to provide 14 Leopard 2s.

In order to provide German-made tanks to Ukraine, the country that owns them must obtain permission from Germany, and Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki, who has indicated his intention to provide them, said on the 24th, ``Germany will make decisions in a way that is difficult to understand. We have been delaying and dodging, so we hope to get a prompt response this time."

In response to Poland's application, the German government has indicated a policy of responding promptly, saying that it will "examine with urgency", and that decision is the focus.

Former Russian President Medvedev calls for increased production of weapons at munitions factories

Russia's former president and deputy chairman of the Security Council Medvedev visited a munitions factory in central Russia's Izhevsk on the 24th.

And while the West and others have pointed out the lack of weapons in the Russian military, he emphasized, "I want to disappoint them. Everything is in place, and weapons and ammunition have been supplied to the troops since the beginning of the year." Above, I called for increased production of weapons, especially as the demand for drones is increasing.

UK Ministry of Defence: Ukrainian military liberates about 54%

11 months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 23rd that the Ukrainian army had liberated about 54% of the territory it had seized since the invasion.

Approximately 18% of Ukraine's internationally recognized territory, including Crimea, is still under Russian control.