Zelensky's Speech at Japanese Parliament: "Russia Preparing Chemical Weapon Attack"

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine
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[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on the afternoon of the 23rd (Korean time) during a video speech to the Japanese National Diet that "there are reports that Russia is preparing to attack with chemical weapons such as sarin gas."

President Zelenskyy made these remarks during a live-streamed video speech at the House of Representatives' First Members' Office Building, attended by hundreds of members of the Japanese House of Councillors (upper house) and House of Representatives (lower house). He emphasized, "Thousands have already been sacrificed in Ukraine, including 121 children," and requested Japan to continue its economic sanctions against Russia.

Regarding Russia's attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power plants, President Zelenskyy stressed, "Four nuclear power plants are in extremely dangerous situations due to Russia's indiscriminate shelling and bombing," adding, "There is a high risk of environmental contamination from radiation after the war."

Japan's public broadcaster NHK focused on the approximately 15-minute video speech by President Zelenskyy to the National Diet. It is reported that Japanese cabinet members, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, also listened to President Zelenskyy's speech. At the conclusion of the speech, Japanese Diet members gave a standing ovation.

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