With no progress in the ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the government is raising concerns about further deterioration.
We will continue to engage in diplomatic negotiations with related countries toward the realization of a ceasefire, and we will do our utmost to ensure a stable supply of energy through discussions with oil-producing countries.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergeĭ Viklov and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kleva have stopped the battle on the 10th, as the Russian army is intensifying its offensive in various parts of the country, such as advancing troops toward the siege of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The negotiations did not fill the gap between the two and did not make any progress.
In this regard, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters last night, "We are facing a tense situation, and depending on the development of the situation, both the world and Japan will be in the greatest crisis after the war." ..
The government is worried that the Russian army will intensify its attacks on the capital Kyiv and other areas, and that the situation will worsen. We will do our utmost to ensure a stable supply of energy through discussions with the government.
Meanwhile, the US and Japanese governments will hold a meeting in Tokyo on the 11th at the level of directors of foreign affairs and defense.
In this, we will discuss future measures regarding the situation in Ukraine, and exchange opinions on cooperation measures, etc., with China, which is strengthening the movement to advance into the ocean, in mind.