Ahead of the two-year anniversary of the military invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and Ukrainian ambassadors to Japan held a press conference, and Ambassador Emanuel said, ``We are with people who support freedom, including the United States and Japan,'' and expressed his desire to cooperate with Japan. and emphasized Japan's continued support for Ukraine.
Ambassador Emanuel of the United States to Japan and Ambassador Korsunsky of Ukraine held a press conference on the 21st at the residence of the American Ambassador in Tokyo.
Ambassador Emanuel said, ``The people of Ukraine are on the front lines, but they are not alone. We are with those who support freedom, including the United States and Japan.'' He said that he would like to work with Japan to provide support to Ukraine. I emphasized my commitment to continue.
Regarding the fact that the U.S. Congress has not yet passed a budget bill for additional aid to Ukraine due to conflict between the ruling and opposition parties, he said, ``The House of Representatives will not abandon the people of Ukraine regardless of party affiliation.'' He expressed the view that the budget bill would be passed in the House of Representatives following the Senate.
In response, Ambassador Korsunski expressed hope, saying, ``I am confident that with President Biden's leadership and bipartisan support, this difficult period will pass and we will receive support.''
On the other hand, when asked about his thoughts on a ceasefire, he said, ``Russia's goal is to completely destroy the country of Ukraine, its people, culture and language. I emphasized my position.