Russia· Sergei LavrovRussia condemns Japan's new anti-Russian sanctions and actions
Russia's Foreign Ministry criticizes Japan for its continued anti-Russian actions, including new sanctions, stating they further degrade bilateral relations.
Background
Japan and Russia have a long-standing territorial dispute over islands north of Japan, seized by the Soviet Union at the end of World War II. This dispute has prevented a formal peace treaty and often strains their bilateral relations. Japan has also joined other nations in imposing sanctions on Russia following its actions in Ukraine.
Quorum · collective opinions
Russia-Japan Relations Deteriorate Amid New Sanctions
First report 1d agoLast update 1d agoThe Russian Foreign Ministry states its intention to take reciprocal actions against Japan's new anti-Russian measures, focusing on key Japanese interests.
Japan's new sanctions against Russia degrade relations
First report 2d agoLast update 2d agoRussia condemns Japan's new sanctions as unfriendly and counterproductive, stating they will not bring peace to Ukraine closer and will be met with retaliatory measures.
Public figures · stances & shifts
Sergei Lavrov
Minister of Foreign Affairs · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia
on Russia-Japan anti-Russian actions
Condemns Japan's Anti-Russian Actions: Sergei Lavrov strongly condemns Japan's anti-Russian sanctions, viewing them as unprovoked, dictated by Euro-Atlantic allies, and detrimental to international law and peace.
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