Japan condemns Russia's move as violation of Ukraine sovereignty

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday condemned Russia's recognition of the independence of two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine as violating the nation's sovereignty, as well as international law and a past peace agreement."Russia's series of actions violate Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, which we never tolerate and strongly criticize," Kishida told reporters.Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told a press conference that Tokyo will work with the international community, including the Group of Seven nations, to arrange a "tough response" to Rus…READ FULL ARTICLE