Japan supports Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Galuzin to the ministry, Report informs.

"We cannot accept a unilateral change of the status quo in the region by force. We strongly condemn the incident," FM said.

The minister noted that Russia's military operation in Ukraine is a violation of international law, Ukraine's sovereignty, and territorial integrity:

"We call for an end to Russian aggression and the withdrawal of Russian troops from the country," he said.