Article by: Miku Kudo
Return of the Northern Territories "Cooperation with Japan" Head of the Ukrainian parliamentary delegation
In an interview with the Sankei Shimbun, Ms. Kharina Mikhailuk, a member of the Supreme Council (parliament), who served as the leader of the Ukrainian parliamentary delegation that visited Japan last fall, recently responded to an interview with the Sankei Shimbun, saying, "All the countries whose territories were taken by Russia will restore their territories. must be realized," she said, appealing for stronger cooperation between Japan and Ukraine. She thanked Japan for continuing to support Ukraine, saying she was "a true partner we can rely on."
Mikhailuk referred to the fact that the Ukrainian parliament adopted a resolution last October confirming the Northern Territories as Japanese territory. “Ukraine is not the only country suffering from the illegal occupation of territory by Russia. He stressed that other countries with territorial disputes should also join forces. She said that while Ukraine was at war and wanted to reclaim its territory using weapons, other countries should try to do so through "political means".
Mikhailuk expressed her gratitude for Japan's extensive economic sanctions against Russia, saying, "Japan is a reliable and true partner. It is also a leader in democracy in Asia." She pointed out that "our country is able to maintain its sovereignty and independence" because of support from Japan and others.
During the visit to Japan, he visited several major companies in the heavy electric field while the country's main infrastructure such as electricity and water were destroyed by the Russian military attack. She told the story of how she traveled around asking for generators, substations, and any other necessary supplies as soon as possible.
She touched on the fact that Japan has been recovering from earthquakes and nuclear accidents, and said, "I would like you to provide Ukraine with that experience." Se said that she is asking Western countries to select specific areas in Ukraine and to take responsibility for their reconstruction, and that he is proposing similar efforts to Japan.
Se expressed his hopes for Japanese companies to enter Ukraine in the future, saying, "Many Japanese companies have withdrawn from the Russian market, but I would like them to consider entering Ukraine. We are also adjacent to the European Union (EU). '' she emphasized. "Reconstruction will be an opportunity to invest in Ukraine. I would like to create an environment that makes it easier for Japanese companies to enter the country, such as preferential tax treatment," she said.