# Japan closely monitoring US talks with Russia, Ukraine, government says

https://mins.news/en/item/47849

- TASS, 2026-09-07 03:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183449

> Japan is closely watching US consultations with Russia and Ukraine aimed at resolving the conflict, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said. He stressed that Ukraine, Europe and other relevant countries should work together for peace with US participation, and reaffirmed Tokyo’s support for Kyiv.

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