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 26th (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)

“Navalny’s death was due to blood clot” Ukrainian intelligence official

The head of Ukraine's defense ministry's intelligence department, Director General of Intelligence Budanov, told reporters on the 25th that the death of opposition leader Navalny, who died in a Russian prison this month, may be disappointing, but we "What we do know is that he died from a blood clot. It has been confirmed."



Ukrainian intelligence officials said Navalny's death was due to a blood clot called a blood clot, denying that he was killed by someone.



However, the G7 = seven major countries issued a summit statement on the 24th asking Russia to clarify the circumstances leading up to the death, and Western countries are increasingly accusing President Putin of being responsible.



Meanwhile, on the 25th, Intelligence Director General Budanov said that the bridge connecting Russia to Crimea in southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed, "will fall down."Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the annexation, and Ukraine showed a stance of intensifying attacks on the bridge, which is a symbol of annexation.

President Zelenskiy: “How the war will end, a year of transition”

President Zelenskiy held a press conference for nearly two hours in front of media from various countries in the capital city of Kiev.



It was revealed for the first time that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had died in the two years since Russia began its military invasion.



President Zelenskiy also said that the delay in military aid from the West has led to many human casualties, saying, ``I am disappointed. This is the most difficult period for our unity.''



In particular, he referred to the suspension of new military aid in the United States, the largest donor country, due to conflicts between the ruling and opposition parties, and said, ``I believe that they will make a positive decision.''



Regarding the future situation of the war, President Zelenskiy said that the Russian military is preparing to launch a large-scale attack in May, and added, ``How the war will end depends on this year. This is a year of transition.'' '', emphasizing the importance of Western countries continuing military support.

Ukraine's Defense Minister: ``Only 50% of weapons have been received''

On the 25th, the third year of Russia's military invasion, a forum was held in the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, attended by senior government officials, to discuss the situation on the front lines and prospects for the development of military industry.



Defense Minister Umerov pointed out that the United States and Europe have only received 50% of the weapons they promised to provide.



``If we do not arrive on time, civilians will be killed and we will lose our territory,'' he said, expressing a sense of crisis and once again calling for prompt military support.



Minister of Strategic Industries Kamyshin also emphasized that the number of companies entering the military industry in Ukraine has increased, and that currently more than 500 companies, both state-owned and private, are involved, and that last year they produced three times as many weapons as the previous year. Did.



However, he emphasized the need for military support such as ammunition, saying, ``No matter how much domestic production increases, the front lines will need more ammunition than the combined production of Ukraine, the United States, and the European Union.'' I did.



Noting that there were active attacks using domestically produced drones and unmanned boats last year, he added, ``This year will be the year we hear more about ground-based robotic systems.'' He announced the prospect of introducing a new system for ground operations.