An urgent symposium was held to discuss what kind of response is required for Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, as well as those who are working on the abolition of nuclear weapons and experts in international law. It will be a great restraining force. "
The symposium was held online by the International Peace Research Institute of Meiji Gakuin University.
While Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues to increase civilian casualties, Putin has ordered deterrence to be put on special alert with nuclear forces in mind.
At the symposium, Akira Kawasaki, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, said, "There is no guarantee that Russia will not use nuclear weapons. In a situation where military power cannot stop it, the realistic option now available is against war. Raising the voice all over the world should be a great restraint to deny Russia's legitimacy. "
And even in Japan, there are voices calling for discussions on "nuclear sharing" in which the United States' nuclear weapons are shared by allies. It can be connected, dangerous and nonsense. "
In addition, Professor Kohki Abe of Meiji Gakuin University, which specializes in international human rights law, said, "Ukraine is fighting based on the internationally recognized right of self-defense, but the right of self-defense claimed by Russia cannot be justified, and it is against Ukraine. It's an aggression. If you don't speak up, the line between what is allowed and what isn't allowed under international law becomes unclear. "