Foreign Minister Hayashi gave a lecture in Niigata City over the situation in Ukraine, saying that Russia's military invasion, which changes the current situation unilaterally by force, is a problem for the entire international community including Asia. He reiterated the significance of uniting and continuing to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "It was a basic rule of the international community not to change the current situation unilaterally, but it is the permanent member of the UN Security Council and is the most important for world peace and stability. Russia, which must take responsibility, is invading other countries head-on. "
He added, "We are not on the side of Ukraine by chance. Support for Ukraine in the sense that if it is allowed to change universal values, it will no longer be a problem for Ukraine. Is sanctioning Russia. "
Minister Hayashi also acknowledged that the international community needs to pay close attention to future inhumane acts over the detention of Ukrainian "Azov Battalion" soldiers by Russian troops. Shown.