日: 2022年4月5日

1.The human toll of the invasion of Ukraine is becoming ever more apparent as Russian troops pull out of the region of the nation’s capital Kyiv. In a Telegram post, Sumy Governor Dmytro Shyvytskyi confirmed that Russian forces had begun withdrawing from the region and hundreds of civilians have been killed. The post strongly condemns Russians for what the governor describes as unprecedented acts of cruelty.
2.German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has condemned Russia for the atrocities in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, saying her country will expel a significant number of Russian diplomats based in Berlin. Baerbock said, “The images from Bucha reveal the unbelievable brutality of the Russian leadership and those who follow its propaganda.”
3.Russia is facing growing outrage and accusations that it committed war crimes in Ukraine. The Kremlin continues to deny responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of civilians in the suburbs of Kyiv. But world leaders are threatening to impose new sanctions.

1.Ukrainian authorities say they’re investigating potential war crimes after hundreds of civilians were found dead in the suburbs of Kyiv. But Russia is denying the allegations. Ukraine has retaken the region around the capital from Russian forces. Officials say when Ukrainian troops moved into the town of Bucha, they found civilians dead in the streets. The town’s mayor told Reuters that some had their hands and feet bound and had been shot at close range.
2.Hong Kong’s incumbent leader says she will not seek a second term. Carrie Lam was Hong Kong’s chief executive when massive pro-democracy protests led China to impose a sweeping national security law in the city. Lam told reporters she has decided to focus on her family.
3.The US Ambassador to the United Nations has announced an additional 50 million dollars in aid to Moldova to help the country accommodate displaced Ukrainians.

1.US President Joe Biden says he is skeptical that Russia will scale back military operations around the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Biden told reporters on Thursday that there is no clear evidence that President Vladimir Putin is “pulling all of his forces out of Kyiv”.
2.The Japanese government will provide blankets, plastic sheets and other emergency supplies for people who have been forced to leave their homes amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The government has noted that over 10 million people have been internally displaced or crossed into neighboring countries since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
3.Russian forces are regrouping and shifting focus. Some Ukrainians are feeling relief, while others, especially in the east, are worried that the deadly fighting will soon get worse. Russia has promised to scale back attacks on Kyiv. But people fleeing the capital say that’s not their experience.