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 on the 4th (Japan time), including the status of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a 6-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
Ukrainian Defense Minister Speaks in Singapore Appeals for Tighter Sanctions on Russia
Speaking in Singapore on March 3, Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov expressed his gratitude for the support from Asian countries, including Japan, stating, "We have liberated half of the territory occupied by Russia so far, thanks to the unparalleled support of our friends in Ukraine."
"If Russia's invasion is successful, it will embolden countries that are obsessed with domination by force, and the conflicts that are currently occurring in various parts of the world, including the Asia-Pacific region, will become even more intense," he said, emphasizing his intention to unite not only with Europe and the United States but also with Asian countries to oppose Russia.
"There are loopholes in the sanctions against Russia by the international community, and therefore Russia continues to kill people. To end the war, we need more comprehensive support such as weapons, humanitarian assistance and political action," he said, calling on countries mainly in Asia to provide additional assistance and strengthen sanctions.
UK Ministry of Defence "Will the deployment of troops to Bakhmut affect the operation of the entire Russian army?"
The British Ministry of Defense has pointed out that the Russian military is facing a dilemma of whether to strengthen its own border area or the occupied territory of Ukraine, and according to an analysis released on the 3rd, the Russian army will have to deploy regular troops to the front line of Bakhmut instead of the private military company Wagener, which announced its withdrawal in the fierce battle zone of Bahmut in the east, which may affect the operation of the entire army.
A series of drone attacks on Russian fuel facilities Is it a Ukrainian military operation?
In Russia, it seems that drones are attacking fuel facilities in various places near the border with Ukraine one after another, and there is a view that the Ukrainian army is proceeding with a preparatory operation called "formation operation" to attack logistical support bases on the Russian side in preparation for a large-scale reverse offensive.
Attacks continue in Russia's western province killing 7 so far
In the Belgorod Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine, shelling and other attacks have continued since the 1st of this month, and the local governor announced on SNS on the 3rd that two new people were killed and seven people have been killed so far.
Two organizations claiming to be volunteers, such as Russians who oppose Putin's regime, have expressed their involvement, but the Ukrainian government has denied direct involvement.