Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian forces are fighting in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will update the situation in Ukraine from time to time on the 23rd (Japan time), including the status of the fighting and diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a 6-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
Zelensky the Great's participation in the summit The voice in Ukraine is
President Zelensky of Ukraine participated face-to-face at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, and there were voices of expectation in Ukraine for further military assistance and support for reconstruction.
Among them, Serhi Skripnik, an official from the city of Ilpin near Kyiv, said of the president's face-to-face participation in the G7 summit, "It's very wonderful, and I think it will lead to more weapons support for us to defeat the enemy as soon as possible."
On the other hand, in Irpin, nearly 3000,7 houses were destroyed or damaged by Russian attacks at the beginning of the military invasion, and the removal of debris and demolition of damaged buildings have become an issue for reconstruction. For this reason, Ms. Skripnik said, "Not only Irpin, but the whole of Ukraine has been greatly damaged by the invasion of the Russian army, and I believe that each country will support the reconstruction of Ukraine after the summit," and expressed his hope that the international community will further support the reconstruction.
Regarding reconstruction assistance to Ukraine, the Japan government has provided seven heavy construction equipment for debris removal, and this heavy equipment will be used in Irpin in the near future.
After the G7 Summit: A series of talks between Russian and Chinese officials
President Putin's aide, Secretary of the Security Council Patrushev, visited Moscow on May 22 and met with Secretary Chen Wenqing, head of the Central Political and Legal Commission, which oversees the police and judicial departments of the Chinese Communist Party, and exchanged views on cooperation such as counterterrorism.
In addition, the Russian Prime Minister's Office says that Prime Minister Mishustin will visit China on June 23 and meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
At the recent G7 Hiroshima Summit, the Western side announced further military support for Ukraine, and in response to this, Russia has strengthened its cooperation with China and strengthened its stance of counter-opposition.
Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation indicts ICC chief prosecutor in absentia
The Federal Investigative Commission, which handles serious cases in Russia, announced on the 21st that it had indicted ICC = International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Khan and Judge Aitara in absentia, arguing that issuing arrest warrants on suspicion of war crimes to President Putin and others is a crime under Russian law.
In March, the ICC issued arrest warrants for President Putin and two others on suspicion of war crimes under international law over Russia's transfer of children from occupation-occupied areas in Ukraine to Russia. In response, Russia's Federal Investigative Commission announced that it had initiated criminal proceedings against four people, including ICC Chief Prosecutor Khan and Judge Tomoko Akane, saying that it was an illegal procedure.
The Federal Investigative Commission also announced that Chief Prosecutor Khan and Judge Aitara are on a wanted list, and that the investigation into the other two is ongoing.
Russia appears to be aiming to intensify its countermeasures by indicting Khan, the chief prosecutor who leads the investigation into war crimes under international law.