Japan

[Schneemann]

Mal eine Stimme aus Japan, dem gewichtigsten US-Verbündeten in Fernost, zu den aktuellen Geschehnissen um die Ukraine und den Streit im Weißen Haus:

Trump’s attack on Zelenskyy should concern all U.S. allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attempt to mend strained relations with U.S. President Donald Trump and secure continued support from Washington for his country’s war with Russia ended in disastrous failure.

The blame cannot be placed on Zelenskyy. Instead, it rests heavily on Trump, who turned his back on the United States’ historic mission to uphold democracy and the rule of law, showing indifference to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. In the wake of the breakdown of the meeting between the two leaders, it will become vital to enhance international efforts to ensure the continuation of U.S. support for Ukraine. Conversely, Europe and Japan must also prepare for potential scenarios where the United States withdraws its support. [...]

However, it is the Ukrainian people, suffering under the assault on their territory and the loss of their citizens, who most ardently seek peace. Zelenskyy rightfully maintained that genuine peace requires the capacity to defend against Russian aggression. At its core, the conflict is driven by Russia’s unilateral initiation of war against Ukraine, breaching international law--a fundamental truth that Trump appears to overlook. During the heated exchange, Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not showing sufficient gratitude toward the United States, stating, “You’ve got to be more thankful.” [...]

In the meantime, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has made a perplexing remark regarding the confrontation between Trump and Zelenskyy, stating, “it is not good for the two leaders to just clash emotionally,” implying that both sides might share the blame.

Japan should articulate its concerns more explicitly to the Trump White House and affirm its solidarity with Ukraine.

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15651450

Wobei man allerdings noch anmerken müsste, dass Japan von einer Abkehr der USA von Sicherheitsversprechen weniger betroffen wäre als Europa, da sich der US-Fokus auf China richtet und Japan hier eine gewichtige Basis ist.

Schneemann