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 developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 20th (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)
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President Zelenskiy encourages soldiers at eastern base
Armenian Prime Minister declares his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine
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President Zelenskiy encourages soldiers at eastern base
Armenian Prime Minister declares his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine
President Zelenskiy encourages soldiers at eastern base
The Ukrainian President's Office announced on the 19th that President Zelenskiy visited the front line in Kupyansk, in the eastern Kharkiv Oblast, where fierce fighting with Russian forces is occurring.
President Zelenskiy received a report on the progress of the battle from the local commander and encouraged his soldiers by awarding them with medals.
The Ukrainian army has just announced the withdrawal of troops from Audiiivka, a stronghold in the eastern Donetsk region, where fierce fighting has continued with the Russian army, and President Zelenskiy has personally encouraged his soldiers and is prepared to fight back vigorously. It seems that the purpose is to emphasize.
On the other hand, the Russian side has announced that it has taken complete control of Audi Ivka, and is now aiming to take control of the entire Donetsk region.
Former President of Russia and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Medvedev said on the 19th in Chechnya in southern Russia, where he was visiting, that ``more than 53,000 people have served in the military since January 1st this year.'' The country has emphasized that it is increasing its military strength in combat areas, and is poised to intensify its offensive as the 24th of this month marks two years since the military invasion.
Armenian Prime Minister declares his opposition to the invasion of Ukraine
On the 18th, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan said at a meeting held in Germany, where he was visiting for an international security conference, regarding Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, ``Armenia is not an ally of Russia regarding the Ukraine issue. The people are our friends."
Armenia is a member of the Russian-led military alliance CSTO and is strongly influenced by Russia in areas such as security and economics, but it has clearly stated its opposition to the invasion of Ukraine.
Regarding this, Spokesperson of the Russian Presidential Administration Peskov said on the 19th, ``It is no secret that we are in diametrically opposed positions on the issue of Ukraine.We will explain that Russia's position is correct.'' I admitted something.
Armenia was defeated in September last year over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been disputed with neighboring Azerbaijan for many years, and the Pashinyan government became increasingly dissatisfied with the lack of military support from its ally Russia, and turned to the West. The movement away from Russia is becoming even clearer as the two countries move closer together.