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 15th (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)
New Commander-in-Chief Shirsky inspects the front line: ``Extremely difficult situation''
Mr. Silsky, who was appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian military, inspected the front lines, including the eastern region of Audi-Ivka, where the Russian military has been increasingly attacked, and pointed out that ``we are in an extremely difficult situation'' and vowed to fight back completely. I have shown that I am prepared to do so.
Mr. Silsky, who was appointed as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, announced on social media on the 14th that he and Defense Minister Umerov toured the front lines of Audiiivka and Kupyansk, two fierce battlegrounds in the east.
Commander-in-Chief Sirsky said that the Russian military was using human-wave tactics without considering the loss of soldiers and that they were in an "extremely difficult situation," and that he had made an important decision to strengthen defense. I have shown that I am prepared to do so.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported on the 13th, citing multiple sources, that Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to the US last year his intention to consider a ceasefire through mediation by Arab countries in the Middle East. The proposal called for a cease-fire without returning the eastern and southern parts of Ukraine controlled by invading Russian forces.
The US side said that White House National Security Advisor Sullivan and Director Burns of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) discussed this, but the US side refused, saying that it would not discuss the ceasefire without Ukraine. I'm telling you.
On the 14th, Russian Presidential Spokesperson Peskov denied this report, calling it ``not true.''
Russia is also making destabilizing moves, such as this month when President Putin gave an interview with a former leading anchor for a conservative American television station and insisted that the United States immediately suspend its military aid.