2023-11-10 02:40:38
2023-11-10 10:40 United Daily News reporter Lei Guanghan/real-time reporting
Many Japanese media reported that the Russian government has unilaterally terminated denuclearization cooperation with Japan. It is generally believed to be related to the deterioration of Japan-Russia relations after the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroyuki said at a regular press conference today (10th) that it was very regrettable that Russia did not notify Japan in advance and made a one-sided announcement of the matter.
On the 9th, the Russian government announced the termination of denuclearization cooperation with Japan and instructed the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to notify the Japanese government. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, at the 1992 G7 summit, Japan, the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy and other countries decided to assist the nuclear weapons left by the old Soviet Union.
In October 1993, the Japanese government concluded the agreement with Russia with the goals of nuclear non-proliferation and solving environmental problems. Japan provides funds and technology to dismantle nuclear submarines placed in Russia’s far east. Japan has invested US$200 million to assist Russia in its nuclear non-proliferation work, US$100 million to dismantle nuclear submarines, and US$100 million to dispose of plutonium for nuclear weapons.
The Russian government unilaterally terminated denuclearization cooperation with Japan, and the Japanese government expressed regret. The picture shows Russian Defense Minister Medvedev (middle) inspecting a military training camp in the suburbs of Moscow.european news agency
Russia did not explain the reason for unilaterally suspending the agreement, but Japan, Europe and the United States coordinated to impose strict sanctions on Russia, triggering a backlash from Russia and deteriorating relations between the two countries. In March last year, Russia announced the suspension of negotiations to conclude a peace treaty with Japan, and cooperation between both parties was temporarily suspended.
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