Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will keep you updated on the developments surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 29th (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved.
(There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)
President Putin and President Lukashenko meet and confirm cooperation in military industry, etc.
On the 28th, Russian President Putin met with Belarusian President Lukashenko, who is visiting St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city.
At the outset, President Putin praised the country's relationship with Belarus, saying it was ``developing in all areas, not just the economy, but education and culture.''
In response, President Lukashenko said, ``We are seriously discussing how to develop our economy and military industry,'' and responded that the two countries are deepening their cooperative relationship.
The two leaders will hold a meeting on the 29th to confirm cooperation in the economic and security areas with a view to creating a future united state.
Ukraine's Security Service is investigating high-ranking Defense Ministry officials on suspicion of embezzlement
In Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine announced on the 27th that it is investigating five people, including a high-ranking Ministry of Defense official and an executive from a munitions company, on suspicion of embezzling approximately 5.9 billion yen in Japanese yen over the procurement of artillery shells. Announced.
According to the Security Bureau, the Ministry of Defense signed a contract with a military company to procure 100,000 shells in August 2022, and although the entire price was paid in advance, not a single shell has been delivered.
In Ukraine, the public is paying strict attention to the corruption that has come to light one after another, and Western countries, which continue to provide military support, are also calling for stronger countermeasures.