Ukraine is appealing for further military support from Western countries, such as requesting tanks and fighter planes to recapture its territory.
On the other hand, Russia has strengthened its opposition to the movement of aid from Europe and the United States.
In Ukraine, where Russia is continuing its military invasion, in addition to Bakhmut, one of the Ukrainian strongholds in the eastern Donetsk region, Russian troops are believed to have advanced troops around Ukhredal, located southwest of the capital, and fierce fighting continues.
On the other hand, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said on the 31st that regarding tanks provided by Western countries, "As the first round, we will receive 120 to 140 of the latest Western tanks."
Among them are the German tank Leopard 2 and the British Challenger 2.
He also said that 12 countries, including countries that have not yet made a formal decision, will participate in the provision of tanks, and that he will continue to work to expand military support.
Ukraine is seeking not only tanks but also fighter planes, and Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki was asked about the provision of fighter planes at a press conference on the 30th, and NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries. indicated that it was important.
In an interview with a local TV station on the 30th, President Nauseda of Lithuania, one of the three Baltic countries, expressed his opinion that the United States and Europe should start providing fighter planes.
In response, spokesman Peskov of the Russian presidential office said on the 31st, "The Baltic states and Poland are extremely aggressive. They are prepared to do whatever it takes to provoke further confrontation." I'm here.