Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture said, "I'm Zelensky," just before the meeting of experts on the base issue began, and then apologized for saying, "It was a careless remark."
On the morning of the 25th, Governor Tamaki himself said, "I'm Zelensky," just before the prefectural expert meeting on the base issue began, and then "I'm kidding."
Governor Tamaki was asked by reporters about his remarks at a press conference held after that, but he said, "I would like to sincerely apologize for causing concern to everyone by making unintentional and careless remarks. It's an inviting remark, and I really want to apologize, "he said." I have no qualms about the situation in Ukraine. "