In a solo interview with NHK, Ukrainian President Zelensky said, "It is important for the whole world to point out that'this is an act by Russia'" regarding the movement to question Russia's war crimes, such as the killing of civilians. We sought the support of countries, including Japan, to pursue Russia's responsibilities in the international judiciary.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a solo interview with NHK at the presidential office in the capital Kyiv on the 24th that he said, "It is necessary to prepare for a counterattack, such as long-range missiles," regarding the strategy to counter the Russian army that is intensifying the offensive in eastern Ukraine. It's time for the weapons to arrive, "he said, emphasizing the stance of intensifying the counterattack after being prepared by Western military support.
On the other hand, President Zelensky said, "If Ukraine had joined the NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization, there would have been no invasion by Russia. It was a big mistake both globally and historically."
"It is not recognized that Russia's war and occupation are creeping across Europe. The war started in Ukraine, but if it doesn't end here, it will happen everywhere," he said. He pointed out that NATO should be more involved.
Meanwhile, on the 23rd of this month, a court in Kieu sentenced Russian soldiers to a lifetime sentence for killing civilians over war crimes by Russia, and the ICC = International Criminal Court has begun investigating war crimes.
Regarding these movements, President Zelensky said, "It is important to support the international community by foreign experts including Japan. It is important to point out that not only Ukraine but the whole world is'this is an act by Russia'." , Sought the support of countries, including Japan, to pursue Russia's responsibilities in the international judiciary.