Prime Minister Fumio Kishida answers reporters’ questions after phone talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday.
1:21 p.m. JST, January 7, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday asked Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit his country in phone talks that lasted about 30 minutes.
Regarding the proposed visit, Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister’s office: “At the current stage, nothing has been decided. But I want to consider [the visit] depending on various situations.
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, leaders from the Group of Seven countries, Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Italy have traveled to Kyiv. US President Joe Biden met with Zelenskyy in Washington in December.
As Russian forces continue their attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, it could be difficult to ensure Kishida’s safety if he visits the country.
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