Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Russia's President Vladimir Putin ordered that deterrence be raised to special alerts with nuclear forces in mind, and the government has been using nuclear weapons even from the standpoint of the only war-bombed country. He emphasizes that it should not be done, and intends to support the efforts of the international community to seek self-restraint.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered on the 27th of last month to raise deterrence to special alert with nuclear forces in mind, and there are concerns that nuclear weapons may be used in this military invasion. It has come out.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Especially as the Prime Minister from the A-bombed area of Hiroshima, there should be no threat or use by nuclear weapons."
The government, even from the standpoint of the only war-affected country, emphasizes that the use of nuclear weapons should not occur, and intends to support the international community's efforts to demand restraint from Russia.
On the other hand, in response to this move by the Russian side, former Prime Minister Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party expressed the idea that the policy of sharing and operating US nuclear weapons among allies, "nuclear sharing," should be discussed without tabooing. rice field.
On the other hand, the government has not changed its policy of adhering to the three non-nuclear principles of "do not have, do not make, do not bring in", and "nuclear sharing" is not allowed.
However, there are voices from within the ruling party that discussions are necessary as an exceptional measure only when the people are in a crisis situation, and it is expected that the pros and cons will be discussed in the future review of security policy. increase.