Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.

Russian and Ukrainian forces are fighting in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will update the situation in Ukraine from time to time on the 6th (Japan time), including the status of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.

(There is a 6-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

Over Zaporozhye nuclear power plant: Ukraine and Russia exchange accusations

Both Ukraine and Russia have exchanged accusations over the alleged installation of explosives at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine, and vigilance for unforeseen circumstances continues.

Regarding the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine revealed on the 4th that "there is information that something like explosives were installed on the roof of the buildings of Units 3 and 4 of the nuclear power plant," and President Zelensky also announced on the 5th that he had summoned senior administration officials and military commanders to discuss measures to protect the nuclear power plant.

In addition, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on SNS on the 5th, "Russia has installed explosives, and Europe's largest nuclear power plant is threatened by a nuclear accident, and it is time for the world to take immediate action."

On the other hand, Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian presidential office, said on the 5th that "the situation is quite tense due to the increased danger of sabotage by the Ukrainian government."

President Zelensky emphasizes that safety measures are being taken at nuclear power plants

In a video released on the 5th, Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized that Japan is advancing safety measures at nuclear power plants, saying, "We discussed the safety of our nuclear power plants for a long time and in detail, and made an important decision."

He then stated, "We are in maximum contact with the countries concerned so as not to fall into a lack of information on the situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and the threat posed by Russia," and clarified that they are closely sharing information with other countries.

"President Xi warns Putin not to use nuclear weapons" British newspaper

The Financial Times, a British business newspaper, reported in an electronic edition dated May 5 that Chinese President Xi Jinping had warned against using nuclear weapons in a military invasion of Ukraine when he visited the Russian capital Moscow in March and met with President Putin.

Western and Chinese officials said Xi personally warned Putin about the use of nuclear weapons, "indicating that the Chinese side is concerned about Russia's war."

At the time, the Russian president's office revealed that the two leaders had discussed the summit for more than 3 hours and had an informal one-on-one dinner with only an interpreter.

Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian presidential office, denied the reports on May 10, saying, "I can't confirm it, I made many statements to the media after President Xi's visit, but everything else is fiction."

Former Russian President Interview with State News Agency Released

Medvedev, Russia's former president who is now deputy chairman of the Security Council, gave an interview to the state-run TASS news agency and published the contents on social media on the 5th.

In it, Mr. Medvedev unilaterally asserted that "NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, mainly the United States, will stop providing weapons and ammunition to Ukraine immediately, and the special military operation will end in just a few days."

"Any war can be ended early: a peace treaty or the U.S. used nuclear weapons against Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945," he said.

Mr. Medvedev is known as a hardliner and has shown a willingness to use nuclear weapons and has repeatedly threatened the West and Ukraine.