Russia's Foreign Ministry has summoned Japan's ambassador to Moscow in light of a decision in Tokyo to supply Ukraine with vehicles from the Ground Self-Defense Force.
A ministry statement released on Friday says the Japanese side has been told that the plan would lead to an escalation of hostilities and more casualties.
The Japanese government plans to provide Ukraine with about 100 trucks and other vehicles from the GSDF. The Russian ministry describes it as "military equipment".
The statement warns of "serious consequences," and says bilateral relations will be driven into a dangerous dead-end.
The Japanese Embassy in Moscow says Ambassador Kozuki Toyohisa has rebutted those claims.
Kozuki reportedly said Russia has invited the current circumstances by invading Ukraine, and that attempts to deflect the blame are unacceptable.
A ministry statement released on Friday says the Japanese side has been told that the plan would lead to an escalation of hostilities and more casualties.
The Japanese government plans to provide Ukraine with about 100 trucks and other vehicles from the GSDF. The Russian ministry describes it as "military equipment".
The statement warns of "serious consequences," and says bilateral relations will be driven into a dangerous dead-end.
The Japanese Embassy in Moscow says Ambassador Kozuki Toyohisa has rebutted those claims.
Kozuki reportedly said Russia has invited the current circumstances by invading Ukraine, and that attempts to deflect the blame are unacceptable.
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Summary
Russia's Foreign Ministry has summoned Japan's ambassador due to Tokyo's decision to supply Ukraine with military equipment from the Ground Self-Defense Force. The Russian ministry views this as an escalation of hostilities and warns of serious consequences, potentially driving bilateral relations
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230610_03/
Date: June 10, 2023
Created: 2023/06/10 10:57
Updated: 2025/12/09 03:07
Last Read: 2023/06/10 12:58