Japan monitors US peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated the government is closely monitoring US-led peace consultations between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing the importance of unity among Ukraine, Europe, and other relevant countries with US participation, while reiterating Japan's support for Kiev.
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Why It Matters
The article reports on Japan's response to ongoing US-led diplomatic efforts to settle the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with envoys visiting Moscow and Kiev.
TOKYO, September 7. /TASS/. The Japanese government is closely monitoring US talks with Russia and Ukraine aimed at settling the conflict, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated.
"The US is currently engaged in peace consultations with Ukraine and Russia, and we are closely monitoring these developments," he said, commenting on the trips to Moscow and Kiev by US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and US leader’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
"We believe it is important for Ukraine, Europe, and other relevant countries to work together in unity for peace in Ukraine, with the participation of the US," Kihara added. The chief cabinet secretary also reiterated Japan’s support for Kiev.
Earlier, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that Witkoff and Kushner promised to consider the views of Russian President Vladimir Putin on potential paths to a settlement during their discussions in Kiev.
Open Questions
- What specific proposals were discussed in the US-Russia-Ukraine talks?
- Did Russia indicate any willingness to compromise during the discussions?
- How will Japan coordinate its support for Ukraine with the US-led peace process?
