Russia warns Japan over strengthening military cooperation with Ukraine
On March 26, Xinhua News Agency reported from Moscow that Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated at a regular press conference on the 25th that Japan is strengthening its military cooperation with Ukraine, which will make the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict even more bleak.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's website, Zakharova commented on reports from Japanese media that the Japanese government is considering purchasing drones manufactured in Ukraine. She said that such reports indicate that, against the backdrop of the Ukrainian authorities openly expressing a desire to exchange drones for other weapons, Japan is increasingly involved in military cooperation with Ukraine.
Zakharova reiterated Russia's warnings. She stated that any attempt by the Japanese leadership to provide lethal weapons and military equipment to Ukraine will be regarded by Russia as a hostile act and will inevitably lead to severe retaliatory measures.
Russia warns Japan against its increasing military cooperation with Ukraine, stating it jeopardizes peace efforts in the ongoing conflict. On March 25, 2023, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova commented on reports of Japan considering the purchase of Ukrainian-made drones, emphasizing that any attempt by Japan to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine would be seen as a hostile act, leading to severe retaliation from Russia.
- Japan is strengthening military cooperation with Ukraine.
- Russia warns that this cooperation undermines peace prospects in the Ukraine conflict.
- Russian officials view any provision of lethal weapons to Ukraine by Japan as hostile.
- The statement was made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova.