Japan is not included in the “Ukraine Supporting Countries” list ⇒ Added. Share a new video with the Embassy of Japan “Thanks to Japan” | HuffPost NEWS

On April 27, the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan released a new video with “Japan” added to the supporting countries displayed in the video, over the video released by the Ukrainian government for the purpose of thanking the support from each country. I shared it on Twitter.

In the original video released on the 25th, members of parliament and others argued that “Japan” was not included in the country names on the screen.

What happened?

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote on the 25th, “I am deeply grateful to our partners for their assistance and unwavering support during these difficult times.”Post a video for about 30 seconds

Prior to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense also posted the same video on Twitter.

The footage shows a woman in military uniform standing in a room in an apartment that appears to have been severely damaged by the attack.

Lines such as “Our friendship is our victory” are played, and 31 country names such as the United States, Canada, Spain, and Italy are displayed. Japan was not included in the listed countries.

In response, some members of parliament have voiced objections.

Liberal Democratic Party member Masahisa Sato said, “There is no Japan among the supporting countries in the thank-you video of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. This is no good. I am applying to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine through the local Japanese embassy. Became “Tweeted

Similarly, Liberal Democratic Party member Hiroshi Yamada said, “Japan is not among the countries that the Ukrainian government is grateful for. We have confirmed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”Post to Twitter

After that, “This Twitter itself is said to have been sent by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as it is, what Ukrainian military officials sent to military support countries. However, the Ministry of Defense of Japan is not a weapon, but military such as helmets and bulletproof waistcoats. In any case, Twitter is extremely inappropriate. We will respond appropriately through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Was insisting

On the other hand, there were criticisms of these posts, which could be perceived as compelling gratitude.

On the 27th, the Embassy of Ukraine in Japan shared a new video posted on Facebook by military executives with a Japanese comment saying “Ukraine is grateful to Japan.” In this video, “Japan” was added to the displayed countries.

▼ Original video

▼ Newly released video

Regarding the original video that did not mention “Japan”, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi explained at a press conference on the 26th that “in this case, thanks to the countries that provided support in the context of arms support were shown. It was from the Ukrainian side. “

“The Ukrainian government has just expressed its gratitude for the maximum support that Japan has provided, such as humanitarian assistance, financial assistance, and the provision of defense equipment.”Was saying

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno also at the press conference on this dayShow a similar view“We will work with the international community, including the seven major countries (G7), to end the invasion by Russia as soon as possible.” “The various types of support that Japan has provided so far have been repeated, and thanks have been expressed by President Zelensky and other Ukrainian government officials.”

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