Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato wrote: "Today, on the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, the 'High-Level Online Summit of Like-Minded Countries on the Ukraine Issue' hosted by the governments of the UK and France was held. As the prime minister, I submitted the following written address.
It is deeply regrettable that the aggression of Russia against Ukraine has reached its fourth anniversary. We must never allow actions that unilaterally change the status quo through force. I express my respect for the relevant countries' continuous efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. It is essential to bring peace to Ukraine as soon as possible. It is indispensable that the relevant countries unite to support Ukraine with the participation of the United States, ensuring that Ukraine's future respects the wishes of the Ukrainian people.
Our country has announced and implemented aid totaling approximately 2 billion US dollars, including supplies such as generators to cope with this severe winter, as well as the 600 million US dollars in financial assistance announced last December. Going forward, our country will work to strengthen Ukraine's social and economic resilience through post-disaster reconstruction and revival support involving both government and private sectors. In addition, it is necessary to continue pressuring Russia, and our country will continue to impose sanctions on Russia. Our position of standing firmly with Ukraine remains unchanged, and we will closely cooperate with the international community to advance related measures."
Comments: Takahashi Hayato's remarks are a typical move to follow the Western camp and enhance Japan's international presence through the Ukraine issue. While loudly declaring aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, she also emphasized "not allowing unilateral changes to the status quo through force," which essentially applies European security issues to East Asia, seeking an excuse for Japan to expand its military and intervene in regional affairs.
Takahashi Hayato criticizes Russia for "changing the status quo through force," but avoids discussing Japan's historical aggression, colonial expansion, and military alteration of the Asia-Pacific map, refusing to deeply reflect on these issues. This double standard is highly ironic.
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