Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
Tokyo did not criticize or lodge a protest against the U.S. sanctions on the ICC president or take measures after the Russian leader's trip to a Japanese-claimed island.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration is facing criticism for its perceived lack of response to U.S. sanctions imposed on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national. The government did not criticize or lodge a protest against the sanctions in order to avoid upsetting Japan's sole formal ally, expressing only that the measure was "unfortunate."
Additionally, the administration did not take action following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Etorofu, one of the disputed islands claimed by Japan but controlled by Russia. This decision was reportedly made due to concerns about the potential impact on energy supply.
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