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 16th (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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Putin denounces cross-border attack in western Russia as ``interfering with voting''
Missile attack on Odesa in southern Ukraine kills at least 20 people
President Zelenskiy: ``It's a very cowardly attack''
Germany, France, Poland agree on weapons procurement, etc.
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Putin denounces cross-border attack in western Russia as ``interfering with voting''
Missile attack on Odesa in southern Ukraine kills at least 20 people
President Zelenskiy: ``It's a very cowardly attack''
Germany, France, Poland agree on weapons procurement, etc.
Putin denounces cross-border attack in western Russia as ``interfering with voting''
There are four candidates running in Russia's presidential election, including President Putin, and voting will begin across Russia on the 15th and will be held for three days until the 17th.
Meanwhile, in areas such as Belgorod Oblast in western Russia, which borders Ukraine, cross-border attacks believed to be from the Ukrainian side continue, and Russia reports that there are also casualties.
Regarding the attack, an organization of Russian volunteer soldiers opposed to the Putin regime and fighting on the side of Ukraine announced that they had launched a cross-border attack.
President Putin convened a security meeting on the 15th and stated that the attack involved more than 2,500 soldiers, tanks, and other troops, saying, ``Many criminal demonstrations were carried out to disrupt voting and intimidate people in border areas.'' "They are trying to carry it out," he said, blaming Ukraine for the attack.
He then threatened to retaliate against Ukraine, saying, "These enemy attacks will not go unpunished."
President Putin has expressed a strong stance against cross-border attacks, hoping to win the election with an overwhelming majority of votes in order to show that he has gained the public's confidence in his policies, including the invasion of Ukraine. .
Missile attack on Odesa in southern Ukraine kills at least 20 people
According to the Ukrainian military, there was a Russian missile attack on the southern city of Odesa on the 15th, and the governor of Odesa region told local media that at least 20 people were killed and 75 injured.
Those who died include residents and rescue workers.
The Ukrainian military said the Russian attack was a short-range ballistic missile called Iskander, which damaged 10 homes and a gas station.
President Zelenskiy: ``It's a very cowardly attack''
President Zelenskiy released a video message on the 15th, saying that the attack was the result of two missiles, and that the second missile hit just as rescue workers and doctors arrived at the scene, calling it ``a very cowardly attack.'' '' and strongly criticized Russia.
He then vowed retaliation, saying, ``Ukraine's military will do everything so that the Russian killers feel a just response.''
Germany, France, Poland agree on weapons procurement, etc.
German Chancellor Scholz, French President Macron, and Polish Prime Minister Tusk met on the 15th in Berlin, the capital of Germany.
At a joint press conference after the meeting, Prime Minister Scholz said, ``Our common goal is to enable Ukraine to effectively defend itself against Russian aggression.'' In addition to procuring a large number of weapons, the three countries announced that they had agreed to work together with Ukraine to expand weapons production.
He also suggested that profits from Russian assets frozen in Europe would be used to fund the purchase of Ukrainian weapons.
President Macron also emphasized, ``The fact that the three of us are united and determined not to give in to Russia and to support Ukraine until the end will also be a source of security for Europe.''
Prime Minister Scholz and President Macron have clearly differed in their positions regarding military aid to Ukraine, but this summit meeting is intended to demonstrate unity.