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 as of March 15 (Japan time), including the status 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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Russian Belgorod Governor “Cross-border attack from Ukraine kills 2 people”
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British Ministry of Defense “Russian forces are concentrating their attacks on the west side of Audi Iuka”
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French President Macron dispatches ground troops: ``We're not in that situation right now.''
Experts from around the world discuss realistic conditions for a ceasefire
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Russian Belgorod Governor “Cross-border attack from Ukraine kills 2 people”
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British Ministry of Defense “Russian forces are concentrating their attacks on the west side of Audi Iuka”
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French President Macron dispatches ground troops: ``We're not in that situation right now.''
Experts from around the world discuss realistic conditions for a ceasefire
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Russian Belgorod Governor “Cross-border attack from Ukraine kills 2 people”
The governor of Belgorod Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine, announced on the 14th that two people were killed in a cross-border attack from the Ukrainian side.
In the Kursk Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine, Russian authorities are claiming that there has been a cross-border attack from the Ukrainian side, and drone attacks targeting oil-related facilities have also continued in various parts of Russia recently.
In an interview published on the 13th, President Putin accused the country of voting, saying, ``Even if it is not to disrupt the Russian presidential election, it is to interfere in some way with the process of expressing the will of the people.'' They appear to be increasing their vigilance ahead of the presidential election.
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British Ministry of Defense “Russian forces are concentrating their attacks on the west side of Audi Iuka”
The British Ministry of Defense said on the 14th that Russian forces have been concentrating their attacks on areas west of Audiyivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, with 60% of attacks in this area over the past four weeks.
Furthermore, the Russian military is currently rebuilding its military strength, and analyzes that the coming weeks are likely to be difficult for the Ukrainian side.
The American think tank ``Institute of War'' has also pointed out that the Russian military is building up its military strength on the west side of Audiiuka and is aiming for new offensive opportunities, and it seems that the Russian military's attacks may be strengthened.
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French President Macron dispatches ground troops: ``We're not in that situation right now.''
In February, French President Macron said that the possibility of Europe and the United States sending ground forces to Ukraine should not be ruled out in response to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, but this was denied by Western countries. In addition to a series of statements, Russia also strongly discouraged this.
Under these circumstances, President Macron was asked again on a French television program on the 14th about the possibility of sending ground troops, and he denied the possibility at the moment, saying, ``We are not in the situation right now.''
He then stated, ``France will never attack or take the initiative.France is a country of peace.''
On the other hand, he also said, ``For the sake of peace in Ukraine, we must not be weak-minded. We must say we will do whatever it takes to prevent Russia from winning,'' and reiterated the traditional idea that all options should not be excluded. I emphasized that.
President Macron appears to have aimed to try to bring the situation under control by once again explaining his thoughts after his comments regarding the dispatch of ground troops caused a stir.
Experts from around the world discuss realistic conditions for a ceasefire
A conference was held in Tokyo on the 14th in which experts from around the world discussed the international situation and exchanged opinions on how to end the fighting, including realistic conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine, where Russia continues to invade Ukraine. Ta.
This conference was held in Tokyo by the Japanese think tank Genron NPO, and was attended by international politics experts from 11 countries including the United States, Germany, India, and Brazil.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was also discussed, and Fabrice Pothier, CEO of a Nordic political consulting firm, said, ``In order to end the war on terms favorable to Ukraine, it is important that Ukraine not enter the European security framework.'' "The West should admit Ukraine to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and guarantee its security, and then seek a ceasefire."
On the other hand, Stefan Meyer, head of a German think tank, said, ``I support joining NATO, but it won't be easy. We should think that the war will continue.'' We should look for a way to reach a ceasefire.
In an interview with NHK, James Lindsay of the American Council on Foreign Relations said that the United States holds the key to whether Ukraine can turn the tide of the war, and said that aid should be stopped. Regarding former President Trump, he said, ``He has great power in American politics, but it is very difficult to predict what he will actually do.'' He said that it is necessary to carefully monitor Trump's words and actions. I emphasized.