In the Diet, the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors began deliberation on the budget for the new fiscal year from the 24th.
Prime Minister Kishida will consider additional sanctions against Russia in consideration of national interests in cooperation with the international community including the G7 = seven major countries if the situation in Ukraine worsens in the future. Showed the idea to do.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Mr. Shinkun Haku of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "We are deepening the degree of urgency, but how do you perceive the current situation? I feel that the Russian side is also incorporating sanctions to some extent. It is not possible. It is because of this situation that Japan's peaceful diplomacy can be demonstrated. "
In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "It is not just a European issue, but an issue related to the order of the international community, including Asia. We strongly urge Russia to return to the diplomatic process and make efforts to overcome the situation. I'm looking for it. "
On that basis, regarding sanctions against Russia, "Japan has decided to take measures such as asset freeze, visa issuance suspension, import / export ban, and financial sector measures. If the situation worsens in the future, further measures will be promptly considered. We have to keep going. G7 = While valuing cooperation with the international community including the seven major countries, we would like to consider Japan's national interests and take appropriate measures. "
"Japan's cooperation with European countries such as the United States and the EU is a very important stance in the sense that the international community unites and shows a strong will toward Russia. By showing such a strong stance, I hope that it will encourage Russia to make efforts to mitigate the situation through diplomatic means. "
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida said, "It is a violation of international law to recognize a self-proclaimed republic. It is a violation of international law. No. "
Furthermore, when asked if he would send former Prime Minister Mori, who has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as a special envoy, Prime Minister Kishida said that he had no plans to take any concrete action at this time.
On the other hand, Foreign Minister Hayashi said about the evacuation of Japanese people staying in the area, "We will continue to call for evacuation and have already arranged charter planes with neighboring countries so that the government can respond appropriately to all situations. We are preparing. "
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida was asked about the necessity of recovering ballistic missiles launched by North Korea. "If they can be recovered, technical information can be obtained and it may lead to deterrence. We should make a comprehensive judgment, including technical issues such as the situation in the sea area of Japan, and consider the possibility of recovery. "
In connection with this, Minister of Defense Kishi said, "We have been investigating the surrounding sea area with a marine observation ship with a view to pulling up missiles. It may be submerged in the deep sea and at high speed when landing. It is possible that the missile was disassembled due to the impact of the collision, and it has not been recovered. "