Kishida strives for Group of Seven unity on N. Korea, Russia
Uncertainty, however, remains over the extent to which countries will align over China, which will be essential to the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
Uncertainty, however, remains over the extent to which countries will align over China, which will be essential to the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
The spokesperson also said Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party distorted the special state of political confrontation.
The Japanese government has in recent years tried to build trust with Russia by advancing economic cooperation.
The remarks came after US President Biden warned American businesses to take precautions amid “evolving intelligence” that Russia could launch cyberattacks.
Voicing China's objection, a spokesman said the statement from US violated international law and basic rules for international relations.
The comment was in response to a recent virtual meeting between former Japan PM Shinzo Abe and Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.
Beijing, for its part, appears to have dug in its heels in the face of international pressure over Ukraine.
Russia also intends to suspend a program to allow visa-free exchanges between Japanese people and residents of the northern territories off Hokkaido.
The regime typically reports on major weapons launches the day after they occur, if presumed successful.
It is key for China and like-minded nations to remain calm and encourage an early cease-fire and oppose unilateral sanctions while drawing lessons from inducing a proxy war,…