DPRK's participation in the Russian invasion and massive shelling on Christmas night: Zelensky talks to Japanese Prime Minister
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The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. They discussed Russian shelling, assistance and the DPRK's participation in the war against Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba. They talked about Russia's massive shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas night and the DPRK's participation in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, UNN reports with reference to the OP.
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The Head of State congratulated Shigeru Ishiba on his election as Prime Minister and thanked Japan for all the humanitarian and financial assistance provided to Ukraine in the total amount of USD 12 billion. The President also noted the decision of the Japanese government to transfer another USD 3 billion secured by frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also welcomed the additional assistance for energy equipment and the construction of shelters approved by the Japanese Parliament.
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The Head of State said that on Christmas night, Russia had massively shelled Ukraine's energy infrastructure. That is why the protection and restoration of energy is a priority in the face of the aggressor state's attempts to leave Ukrainians without heat and light in winter. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Shigeru Ishiba condemned the DPRK's participation in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Prime Minister said that Japan takes this escalation extremely seriously, considers it a major security risk in the Indo-Pacific region and is ready to increase sanctions pressure on the aggressor.
The President also thanked Japan for its willingness to work with the democratic world, including the new US administration, to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine as soon as possible. In addition, the two sides agreed to meet to continue the dialog.
