As tensions continue over the situation in Ukraine, Russia's ambassador to Japan, Galuzin, said in an interview with NHK that "Russia has no intention or plan to wage war" and will take military action from Russia. Insisted that there wasn't.
On the other hand, he emphasized the legitimacy of the large-scale military exercises that are continuing around Ukraine, saying that the expansion of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization poses a threat to Russia.
Russia's ambassador to Japan, Mikhail Galuzin, said in an interview with NHK on the 14th that the United States has a good chance that Russian troops will soon take large-scale military action over the situation in Ukraine. Russia has no intention or plan to wage war, "he insisted that Russia would not take any military action.
On the other hand, he pointed out that NATO has expanded to neighboring countries of Russia since the 1990s, "NATO's eastern expansion is clearly a threat to Russia, and if Ukraine joins, the threat will definitely increase." Did.
Ambassador Galuzin said, "We must have the necessary troops to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people, and we must also provide training. It should not be seen as a precursor to a military invasion of a third country." He emphasized the legitimacy of the large-scale military exercises that continue in.
In addition, after criticizing the response of Western countries, "Procuring a large amount of weapons to the Ukrainian army is extremely dangerous because it may cause Ukrainian armed forces to take provocative actions," NATO is seeking. Regarding proposals such as non-expansion, "If NATO rejects the proposal, it is possible to take'military technical measures'to ensure the security of Russia," he said. I avoided mentioning the content, but mentioned the possibility of taking some action.
On the other hand, Ambassador Galuzin said, "I think diplomatic movements will surely continue," and emphasized that Russia will continue dialogue through diplomacy with the countries concerned.