Japan will offer new sanctions against Russia and online-Materials G7 today-media
The media writes that Fumio Kisida, the only G7 leader who has not visited Ukraine, has confirmed his desire to make this trip. At a press conference in the morning of February 24, Sergei Korsunsky, Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan, expressed his hope for a visit to Kisida in the near future. "In our opinion, for Kisida . . . It is extremely important to visit Ukraine and see it with your own eyes to feel what is happening," Korsun told journalists.
However, the Japanese Prime Minister shared that nothing was resolved yet and discussing his visit. Kisida stated that Japan would "present ideas for new sanctions," at the Great Seven online-site that will happen today. The official also stressed the comprehensive support of Ukraine and condemn Russia's actions. "February 24 is a day that we will never forget," he told reporters. - "It's a day that cannot be forgotten.
" The Japanese Prime Minister also did not miss the statement of China's military assistance to the aggressor country. Kisida is convinced that the international community should receive a clear signal to stop the support of the invading army. Also at the Friday Press Conference, Japan Defense Minister Yasukadza Hamada confirmed the revision of its anti -nuclear principles by the country.
"Transfer of defense equipment is an important political tool for creating the desired security environment for our country by restraining unilateral changes in the status quo, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, and (allow Japan) to assist such countries as Ukraine who undergo aggression in violation international law, "Hamada told reporters.
We will remind, on February 16, the Japanese media reported, Fumio Kisida invited the Great Seven on the online-house on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Russian Federation Vladimir Zelensky. It is unknown whether the President of Ukraine will appear at a distance meeting. Earlier, on January 2, the Japanese edition of Nikkei wrote that Kisida was going to invite Zelensky to meet the Great Seven in Hiroshima.