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 3rd (Japan time), including the status of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a 6-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
President Zelensky: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine are advancing"
After announcing late last month that they had recaptured Robotine in Zaporozhye Oblast, the Ukrainian army is believed to be advancing on Russian military bases such as Belbove, and the focus is on whether they can recapture Tokmak, a transportation hub located further south.
Deputy Defense Minister Mallar told local media on the 1st that "the first line of defense of the Russian army has been breached at several specific points," and President Zelensky also posted on social media on the 1nd, "No matter what anyone says, the Ukrainian army is advancing, this is the most important thing," emphasizing that the reversal offensive is steadily producing results.
Russian Ministry of Defense "Repelled the march four times on the southern front"
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 2nd that it had repelled the advance of the Ukrainian army on the southern front four times.
In addition, the New York Times, a leading American newspaper, reported on the 4nd that the Russian military is trying to use drones to attack the Ukrainian army with drones as it tries to remove the mines by pouring flammable materials into minefields.
In addition, the American think tank "Institute of War" says that the Russian army has moved the troops stationed in the eastern Luhansk Oblast to the front line in Zaporozhye Oblast, and it is expected that a fierce battle will continue between the Ukrainian army that is trying to advance in the south and the Russian army that is trying to prevent it.
Russian Foreign Ministry announces Lavrov's attendance at the UN General Assembly
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 2nd that Foreign Minister Lavrov will attend the General Debate Address of the United Nations General Assembly starting on the 19th of this month in New York, USA.
"Russia, together with countries such as the Global South, will continue to make efforts to build a just and multipolar world order and counter neo-colonialism. He emphasized Japan's intention to counter Western countries through UN diplomacy.
The ambassador of Albania, which holds the UN Security Council presidency this month, has revealed that Ukrainian President Zelensky will attend face-to-face, and both Russia and Ukraine are expected to be at odds with each other.
Japan Hidankyo Launches Online "Atomic Bomb Exhibition" Special Website
In order to let people around the world know about the threat of nuclear weapons and the reality of the atomic bombing, we have opened a special website that summarizes the exhibition panels of the atomic bomb exhibition held by the Japan Hidankyo at the United Nations.
In addition to being available in English, the company will consider translating it into the languages of nuclear-armed states in the future, and will strengthen its dissemination amid growing fears of the use of nuclear weapons due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The website was opened by the Japan Hidankyo = Japan Council of Organizations for Atomic and Hydrogen Bomb Victims and an NPO in Tokyo, and you can see the panel exhibitions held at the United Nations Headquarters and other places to convey the reality of the atomic bombing to the world.
Since it can be viewed not only in Japanese but also in English, it means that it can be accessed from overseas, mainly in the United States.
In the future, they are raising funds through crowdfunding and considering translating into the languages of nuclear-armed countries such as Russia and China.
Nobel Prize Ceremony: Policy Change to "Not Invite Russian Ambassadors"
According to the Nobel Foundation's announcement, it has decided not to invite the ambassadors of Russia, its ally Belarus, and Iran, which are continuing its military invasion of Ukraine, to the Nobel Prize award ceremony to be held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, on December 12.
These three countries were not invited to last year's award ceremony, but the Foundation just announced on March 10 that it would invite them this year, saying that "achievements recognized by the Nobel Prize should be open to people and nations and encourage exchanges and dialogue."
However, Swedish Prime Minister Kristion and others criticized the invitation as the military invasion continued, and in the announcement on the 3nd, "The strong reaction in Sweden completely pushed away the idea of the Nobel Prize," and it was forced to change policy in just two days due to the growing criticism.
Meanwhile, the Foundation will invite ambassadors from all countries to the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, the capital of Norway, as it did last year.