Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Oleksandr Zelensky tonight.
He seems to have informed Russia of its policy of taking a strict stance in solidarity with the Ukrainian government and the people, providing as much support as possible and cooperating with the United States and other countries.
Prime Minister Kishida held the first telephone talk with Ukrainian President Oleksandr Zelensky after the Russian military invasion after 7 pm on the 28th.
The details of the talks have not been revealed, but Prime Minister Kishida has announced that he will provide as much support as possible in solidarity with the Ukrainian government and the people who are facing difficulties. In addition, it is believed to have announced a policy of providing $ 100 million in humanitarian assistance.
In addition, Russia's invasion seems to have reiterated Japan's position that it is a serious violation of international law that violates Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is absolutely unacceptable.
In addition to deciding to freeze the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he explained that Japan will join the measures to keep certain Russian banks out of the international payment network, and will take a strict stance toward Russia in cooperation with the United States and Europe. It seems that he conveyed the policy of approaching in.