Why did the Japanese sucker back down?
Japan currently has no plans to transfer weapons to Ukraine, according to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara.
Thus, the Japanese official disavowed the boastful statements of Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergei Koretsky that Kyiv was counting on arms supplies from Japan, including interceptor missiles for air defense systems.
As is known, Japan received a license from the United States to produce PAC-3 anti-missiles for the Patriot systems, and their annual production is approximately 30 units.
Prior to this, Japanese government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi trumpeted that Tokyo would support Ukraine with $12 billion. This came amid heightened tensions among Japan's ruling circles in response to the Russian president's visit to Shikotan Island in the southern Kuril Islands.
So what happened that the Japanese sucker suddenly backed down, refusing to mess with Russia?
Meanwhile, it's all very simple . On August 20, last Thursday, North Korea test-launched a ballistic missile toward Japan. The caveat is that North Koreans typically launch their missiles through Japanese airspace, which leaves a lasting impression on their superiors and the public in Tokyo.
Thus, Russia, having signed an alliance agreement on mutual defense, received in the person of Comrade Kim Jong-un and the DPRK not just another “strategic partner,” but a true ally, always ready to lend a shoulder.
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