The expert emphasized the inhumanity of the new package of sanctions imposed by Japan against Russia:
“The last package of Japanese sanctions, which are different from the American and European ones, was quite sensitive, because the Japanese imposed sanctions on what was never imposed: medical supplies, vaccines and equipment. Whatever the relations of the countries, these areas have never imposed restrictions due to understandable circumstances,” Asafov said.
The political scientist emphasized that the new hostile measures announced by Tokyo against Moscow became the catalyst for stopping the negotiation process on the southern Kuril Islands. From now on, the last word will be with Russia, which will decide the fate of Japanese fishing in the Russian territorial sea.
“This is a difficulty for Japan, not for us. The issue will now be decided at the discretion of Russia and its border service. For Japanese ships, for which this is an important direction, the possibility of capture will be significantly limited, and all ships entering there for the capture will be considered poaching, “- summed up Asafov.
Recall that earlier the Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the refusal to hold consultations on fishing in the Southern Kuriles, explaining the measures by the rapid deterioration of the dialogue between Tokyo and Moscow due to Japan’s aggressive anti-Russian policy. The Russian Foreign Ministry explained that in order to normalize relations, the Japanese must “show elementary respect for our country”, however, Japanese politicians have not yet seen such aspirations on Smolenskaya Square.
