Regarding the death of Mr. Navalny, who was imprisoned in Russia for criticizing the Putin administration, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi mentioned that the G7 = seven major countries had asked Russia to reveal the cause of death. He indicated that he will continue to monitor the situation with great concern.
Navalny, an opposition leader who continued to criticize Russia's Putin regime, died on the 16th of this month in a prison where he was being held, leading to criticism from Western countries that the Putin regime was responsible. is increasing.
At a morning press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, ``The chairman's statement issued by Italy after the G7 foreign ministers' meeting on the 17th of this month also called on the Russian side to fully clarify the cause of Mr. Navalny's death. We called for an end to the unjust restrictions on civil rights.The government will continue to monitor the situation with grave concern."
When asked if he had any plans to take additional countermeasures against Russia, including sanctions, he said, ``Based on the future situation, from the perspective of what would be effective to stop Russia from invading Ukraine.'' We will continue to respond in cooperation with the international community, including the G7."