Ukrainian President Zelensky makes a speech in parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Japan's parliament online from 6 pm on the 23rd, complaining about the misery of Ukraine and saying, "Japan has put pressure on Russia for the first time in Asia." After evaluating it, he called for continued sanctions against Russia.

It is a reaction of the political world that received the speech.

Prime Minister Kishida "I want to think about additional humanitarian assistance"

Prime Minister Kishida told reporters, "I was impressed by President Zelensky's attempt to protect his country and his people with strong determination and courage in extremely difficult situations. Schools and hospitals were indiscriminately attacked. Many innocent civilians have lost their precious lives. Ruthless attacks on civilians and private institutions should not be tolerated. Russia's assault should never be tolerated and the Ukrainians face difficulties. I have renewed my desire to firmly support the international community as a whole. "

He added, "In addition to the further sanctions against Russia and the $ 100 million humanitarian aid that we have announced so far, we would like to consider additional humanitarian aid. I would like to reemphasize the idea that Japan is with Ukraine." rice field.

Foreign Minister Hayashi "I felt once again the spirit of protecting the country and the feeling of thinking about the country."

Foreign Minister Hayashi told reporters, "It was a wonderful speech that made me feel close to Japan. I felt once again the spirit of President Zelensky's willingness to protect the country and the feelings of the country, and I think we are with Ukraine. We must do our utmost to end the situation of Russia's invasion as soon as possible in cooperation with the G7 and other countries around the world. "

Minister of Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa "I firmly saw him fulfilling his responsibilities."

At a press conference, Mr. Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "Politics is carried out with the intention of working for the nation-state. By extension, it has the function of creating peace in the international community and maintaining the order of the international community. In that sense, I have been able to see President Zelensky fulfilling his responsibilities, and I must do what Japan can do. "

Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Sanae Takaichi "I was strongly moved"

The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of the political affairs investigation, Takaichi, told reporters, "It was a very powerful speech, and I was deeply moved by the very life-threatening speech that even thought about the reconstruction of Ukraine. He said, "I need a new tool to stop the aggression" in my mind about the reform of the United Nations. "

Representative Izumi Ritsumin "I will ask the government for as much support as possible."

Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, told reporters, "I felt that the president himself was determined to stand in the forefront to protect Ukraine. We must continue to support the Ukrainian people and do our utmost to stop the invasion of Russia. I also felt frustrated and frustrated that the United Nations was not functioning. We insist that economic cooperation with Russia should be stopped once, and the government can do it, including that. We call on you to support Ukraine as much as possible. "

Komeito Yamaguchi, "I was struck by the urgent appeal."

Komeito representative Yamaguchi told reporters, "I was deeply moved by the urgent appeal under the invaded situation. I was impressed by the fact that he sent me the maximum message, including the feeling of familiarity with Japan. I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude. Given that the United Nations was unable to curb Russia's aggression, there were expectations that it would actively create a system in which this would never happen again. Japan should also make an effort to help us. "

Secretary-general Ishin Fujita "We must make the best efforts toward a ceasefire."

Secretary-general Fujita of the Nippon Ishin no Kai told reporters, "While innocent people are suffering, politicians and the people both think about what they can do to end the war early and cooperate with the international community. We must do our best to stop the war by taking steps. "

Democratic Party for the People Tamaki "Decision to fight together to protect peace"

At the general assembly of both Houses of the Democratic Party for the People, Tamaki said, "It was epoch-making that we were able to make a speech in the Diet in this way, and we were able to solidify our determination to fight for peace. We must consider further pressure and strengthening of sanctions while watching the situation. "

Communist Shii Chairman "The resentment of war and the strong determination to protect independence are transmitted."

The Communist Party chairman, Kazuo Shii, told reporters, "We have been informed of our deep resentment against Russia's aggression and war crimes, and our strong determination to protect the independence of our country. Japan will support economic sanctions and non-military reconstruction. We need to go. It is important to raise a voice saying that we will never allow the use of biochemical weapons or nuclear weapons. "