Russian Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Galuzin said that Moscow had seriously responded to the invitation from Tokyo because of the military operation in Ukraine. This is reported TASS.

“We have read today’s announcements by the Japanese government about the so-called sanctions. Recently, I have already spoken about a high-ranking port with a Japanese appearance, that Russia will give an answer to these actions, and I think the answer will be serious,” the diplomat said.

Yesterday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declaredthat Tokyo is leading a resolution against Moscow because of the military operation in Ukraine. Tokyo froze the issuance of visas to Russians and the assets of financial institutions, and also restricted the export of goods to organizations that are covered by the military sector.

In addition, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that the energy sector had decided to conclude an agreement with Russia in agreement with the United States and other states.

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided on a military special operation to defend Donbass in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR. Ukraine broke the register of relations with Russia.

“Gazeta.Ru” online translation.