[Zakharova: We will definitely take tough measures to cause significant damage to Japan's interests in the areas it is most sensitive about.]

On April 10, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova answered media questions regarding Japan's decision to join the "NATO Center for Assistance and Security Training for Ukraine" (Центра НАТО по содействию и подготовке в области безопасности для Украины).

Question:

On April 9, after NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's visit to Tokyo, the Japanese government announced its decision to participate in the work of the NATO center assisting Ukraine. This center is responsible for coordinating military assistance to Ukraine, including weapon supplies, equipment maintenance, and training of Ukrainian armed forces personnel. What are your comments on this?

Answer:

In the context of accelerating its re-militarization process, Japan is increasingly getting involved in conflicts around Ukraine and expanding material and logistical support for the Kiev terrorist regime.

Such destructive actions have led Japan to deviate from the peace development philosophy proclaimed by its former political leaders. This not only results in Japan losing its status as a peace-loving country (which was the basis of trust among neighboring countries in the region), but may also lead to Tokyo directly participating in the military adventurism and criminal acts of the Ukrainian nationalist regime and bring all potential long-term consequences.

Considering this, we would like to remind that any direct or indirect involvement by Japan in providing weapons and military equipment to Ukraine (which will be used to kill Russian citizens) and assisting in the training of Ukrainian armed groups will be clearly considered hostile actions. If these actions are implemented, we will definitely take tough measures to cause significant damage to Japan's interests in the areas it is most sensitive about.

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