Former SDF member fighting for Russia dies in Ukraine

[thomas]

A Japanese man in his 20s, who had joined Russian forces in Ukraine, died last month in the Donetsk region, according to sources. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi confirmed on 23 July that the man was a former member of Japan's Self-Defense Forces but did not disclose his name or the circumstances of his death. This marks the first reported death of a Japanese national in the conflict, with the man passing away on 3 June. Russian authorities informed the Japanese Embassy in Moscow on 5 June, and his identity was confirmed by 15 July.

The Foreign Ministry knows of several Japanese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces, the sources said. Hayashi made no mention of other Japanese volunteers joining the fighting, saying, "It is a delicate matter." "We don't have any information on injuries of Japanese nationals, other than this man," he added.

Ex-SDF member dies in Ukraine after joining Russian forces | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Japan on Tuesday advised its citizens to avoid involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine.

Japan urges citizens not to join Russia-Ukraine war after man's death - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Tuesday urged its citizens not to get involved in Russia's war in Ukraine, as the top government spokesman acknowledged the

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[mdchachi]

Japan on Tuesday advised its citizens to avoid involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine.

If you're going to get involved at least don't fight on the immoral side.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

Reminds me of the very old saying.

 

[thomas]

Sadly, modern-day Russia is lightyears away from being "red."