Statement by H.E. Ambassador ISHIKANE Kimihiro, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, at the United Nations Security Council Briefing, Agenda Item “Threat to International Peace and Security”

I thank USG Izumi Nakamitsu and Mr. Roger Waters for their briefings.
 
This is the second occasion this week in which the Security Council discusses this situation in Ukraine.
 
Japan reiterates our condemnation of Russia's aggression against Ukraine in the strongest terms. Russia's actions are a clear and flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
 
We underscore Ukraine’s right of self-defense to defend itself against aggression. The support of the international community to stop aggression is entirely legitimate for the maintenance of international peace and security. On the contrary, no nation should support Russia's aggression.
 
Russia should not use the Security Council to divert attention away from its acts.
 
I thank you.