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 12th (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 Zelenskiy of Ukraine has repeatedly requested support from the leaders of other countries to improve air defense capabilities, but in the United States, the country's largest donor, Congress continues to fail to approve the emergency budget needed to continue support. .
The New York Times, a leading American newspaper, reported on the 9th, citing U.S. government officials, that Ukraine will only be able to maintain its defense capabilities until next month without new aid such as missile supplies from the West.
On the 10th, the American think tank ``Institute of War'' also stated that Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks in recent weeks, which may have further weakened Ukraine's air defense capabilities. It has been pointed out that if Ukraine launches a large-scale air operation to support ground attacks, it will pose a serious threat to Ukraine.
Under these circumstances, on the 11th, President Zelenskiy appointed Pavlyuk, who had been the first deputy defense minister, to the position of army commander, which had been previously held by the newly appointed commander-in-chief, and also appointed the new commander of the joint forces and the commander of the air force. Appointed.
President Zelenskiy wants to rebuild the offensive by revamping his military leadership, but attention will be focused on what kind of impact this will have on the future war situation.