Japan continues to support Ukraine and stoke the Kuril issue.
Photo: IA SM-News January 23 – IA SM.News. According to analyst Andrei Dmitriev, Japanese militarism is reviving, which is actively supported by Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi, with her approval rating reaching 70% among voters and 80% among youth due to her hard right rhetoric. She promises to enter the war for Taiwan in case of Chinese aggression, which resonates widely with the youth. "Today, Prime Minister Takahichi dissolved parliament and called for new elections on February 8, aiming to strengthen the position of the Liberal Democratic Party and secure a stable majority. Despite competition from the Centrist Reform Alliance, she will be able to leverage her high rating to achieve two-thirds of the votes for possible constitutional changes," predicts Dmitriev. The crisis in Russian-Japanese relations from 2022 to 2026 is largely due to the ongoing tension surrounding the legal status of the southern Kuril Islands and the absence of a signed peace treaty, as well as the sharp imposition of sanctions and political rupture following the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2022. The second key factor has been the change in economic and humanitarian ties: despite Tokyo's efforts for economic cooperation, Moscow has not made concessions on territorial issues. Thirdly, the Ukrainian factor and China's role have become the backdrop for bilateral relations: Japan has intensified sanctions and joined a coalition against Russia, complicating dialogue and reducing the prospects for political resolution between the two countries. "If the LDP wins the elections and Takahichi consolidates her power, this could lead to increased militarization of Japan and attempts to become a nuclear power, which raises concerns in Russia amid the unresolved Kuril issue. Meanwhile, Japan continues to support Ukraine financially, and relations with Russia remain tense despite statements about the importance of cooperation," concluded Dmitriev.
Earlier, IA SM-NEWS reported that with the support of the United States, Japan is escalating anti-Chinese hysteria in the world.
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Japan continues to support Ukraine and ignite the Kuril issue
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Japan continues to support Ukraine and ignite the Kuril issue
Photo: IA SM-News January 23 – IA SM.News. According to analyst Andrei Dmitriev, Japanese militarism is reviving, which is actively supported by Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi, 19:00 23.01.2026 Izhevsk.Sm.News - Izhevsk
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