 Russia threatens Japan this time. Tokyo has not only joined the western Rusophobic campaign, but is trying to lead it, including as current chair of the G7, Russian charge d'affaires in Japan, Gennady Ovechko said, promising that such a confrontational stance will not go unanswered. We note with regret the further deterioration in Japan's attitude towards Russia. We see that Tokyo has not only joined the Rusophobic campaign orchestrated by the West, but is also trying to lead the supporters of democracy, including as the chair country of the G7, to increase pressure on Moscow and support Kiev regime. He said at a reception dedicated to Russia Day, warning that such short-sighted confrontational behavior certainly cannot go without countermeasures, which may be very deeply felt by Russia's detractors. Japan has previously imposed several packages of sanctions on Russia in connection with the situation around Ukraine. As chair of the G7, Tokyo said maintaining sanctions against Moscow and continuing to support Kiev were necessary measures. However, the diplomat added that pressure on Moscow would not change its position. Russian sanctions pressure as well as attempts to cancel Russia and everything connected with it are doomed to failure and incapable of changing our country's policy. In addition, such actions will boomerang on Washington and its satellites. He said.