Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Eisuke Mori, Japan’s Lower House chief, discuss energy
During their meeting in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president expressed gratitude for Japan's consistent support since Russia's invasion began in 2022.
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Eisuke Mori, speaker of Japan’s Lower House, in Kyiv to discuss energy support for Ukraine, according to the presidential office. Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for Japan's ongoing support since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, highlighting Tokyo's involvement in the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), NATO's framework for procuring defense equipment for Ukraine. The president also extended an invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Ukraine.
Zelenskyy reminded Mori of the ongoing territorial dispute between Japan and Russia, pointing to Putin's recent visit to one of four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido. Zelenskyy reiterated his support for Japan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Mori assured Zelenskyy that Japan always supports Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Mori arrived in Kyiv on Monday and addressed the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on Tuesday. He is noted as the first parliamentary chief of Japan to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion began.
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