Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-22 12:37 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Asia, Europe, Natural Disasters, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration is under fire for what critics say are weak responses to U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, and to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a disputed island.
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