Kishida May Consider Additional Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says he was impressed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's strong determination and courage to protect his homeland and people in an extremely difficult situation. He said he hopes to consider providing additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
Kishida spoke to reporters on Wednesday after Zelenskyy addressed the members of Japan's Diet online.
The Prime Minister said indiscriminate attacks on schools and hospitals took many innocent lives. He said ruthless assaults on civilians and private facilities must not be allowed and outrageous acts by Russia should never be condoned.
He said he has renewed his determination to support the Ukrainians who are facing difficulties along with the entire international community. Kishida said he hopes to consider further sanctions against Russia as well as extra humanitarian aid to Ukraine, in addition to the 100-million-dollar assistance he announced earlier.
The Prime Minister also referred to the possibility of reforming the United Nations Security Council. He said Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member which has great responsibility for international peace and stability, perpetrated outrageous acts, and this is a case in which the significance and future of the UN and other international frameworks are being questioned.
Kishida said the roles of the UN Security Council and other organizations should be discussed.