The Japanese government condemns Russia’s decision to recognize the sovereignty of the Donetsk and Luhansk "people's republics", Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a regular press conference, Report informs referring to TASS.
“We don’t recognize and strongly condemn this step by Russia that violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” he said, stressing that Russia’s actions “violate the norms of international law.”
He added that Japan, together with the international community, is currently considering the issue of a tough response to Russia’s actions, including sanctions.