As war rages on Russiaâs European front, tensions are also rising in the East with neighbours Japan, as Russian forces conduct military drills on the disputed Northern Territories, claimed by Japan.
Japanese Deputy Cabinet Secretary Koichiro Matsumoto joins Arthur Snell to explain the complicated history between Japan and Russia, what Putinâs invasion means for Asian security, and how the Japanese people have rallied around Ukraine.
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- âRussiaâs invasion undermines the foundation of not only Europe, but the entire international order.â
- âJapan has condemned Russiaâs invasion since the very beginning.â
- âLike many world neighbours, Russia and Japan have numerous unresolved and difficult issues.â
- âJapanâs path to a âRussia-Freeâ economy is not an easy one.â
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