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.)
NATO secretary-general ``Russia is the aggressor,'' showing his thoughts on strengthening support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg held a press conference on the 21st after meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleva and EU High Representative Borrell at NATO headquarters in Belgium.
In it, Secretary-General Stoltenberg, bearing in mind that Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed his justification for military aggression in his annual State of the Union address, stated, “No one is attacking Russia. In Russia, Ukraine is a victim of aggression. We are helping Ukraine to exercise its right to self-defense," he said, reiterating his intention to strengthen support for Ukraine.
The talks discussed the need to boost the production capacity of the Western defense industry and ways to speed up procurement as Ukraine needs more ammunition and more weapons.
In addition, Secretary-General Stoltenberg urged Russia to reconsider President Putin's insistence on temporarily suspending the implementation of the nuclear disarmament treaty "New START" with the United States.