Kyrgyzstan –
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned on September 2 that Japan bears full accountability for the deterioration in relations between the 2 nations, defending Moscow’s strategy following criticism from Tokyo over his first go to to Etorofu Island in August.
Speaking to reporters in Kyrgyzstan throughout a go to to the Central Asian nation, Putin mentioned the worsening of Japan-Russia relations was “entirely Japan’s responsibility.”
Referring to Japan’s response to his August go to to Etorofu, Putin mentioned he was “not surprised” by the criticism.
Putin maintained that Russia had performed nothing to worsen relations with Japan and mentioned Moscow had dealt with its dealings with Tokyo “very cautiously.”
Separately, Putin met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on September 1 and indicated that Russia intends to proceed offering assist to Iran.
Source: テレ東BIZ