Atomic bomb survivors accuse Tokyo of undermining Japan’s non-nuclear policy

Atomic bomb survivors accuse Tokyo of undermining Japan’s non-nuclear policy According to a statement by the Nihon Hidankyo organization of atomic bomb survivors, Japan is seeking to change the country’s non-nuclear principles and constitution without sufficient debateTOKYO, August 10. /TASS/. The Nihon Hidankyo organization of atomic bomb survivors accused Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government of undermining Japan’s pacifist constitution and its policy of rejecting nuclear weapons, according to a statement adopted to mark the group’s 70th anniversary. "The government is seeking to change the country’s non-nuclear principles and constitution without sufficient debate," the statement said. It emphasized that Japan, as the only country to have suffered atomic bombings, has a special responsibility to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Nihon Hidankyo called on Tokyo to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons as a first step toward that goal. The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was adopted on July 7, 2017, following negotiations that did not involve nuclear powers, including Russia, the United Kingdom, China, the United States and France. Japan, relying on US nuclear guarantees, also did not join the talks and has no plans to sign the treaty. Tokyo says adopting the treaty without nuclear-armed states involved would prevent its implementation, a position repeatedly stated by the Foreign Ministry. Japanese officials also support open discussion of the country’s three non-nuclear principles: not possessing, producing or introducing nuclear weapons. Nihon Hidankyo was founded in 1956 to defend the rights of survivors of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to expand the movement against nuclear weapons. In 2024, the organization received the Nobel Peace Prize. TagsJapanCultureIntervision song contest will be definitely held in 2026, says Russian presidential envoyAccording to Mikhail Shvydkoy, Saudi Arabia is not backing out of hosting the contestRead moreRussian forces strike defense enterprise, fuel depot in KievAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry, the group strike involved high-precision land-based weaponsRead moreGuarantees to Kiev would mean US involvement in potential new conflict — RubioMarco Rubio also criticized the military potential of the US's European NATO allies, namely its erosionRead moreEuropean Aquatics ready to let Russians compete with flag, anthem if hosts agreeA number of European governments do not allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate unless they remain neutralRead moreMoldovan prime minister announces resignationAlexandru Munteanu said he could no longer carry out his mandate in accordance with his principles and convictionsRead moreRussian forces strike fuel, military equipment depots at Chernomorsk portRead moreSyria, Russia sign memorandum on future of Russian military basesThe Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the document would "open a new chapter in relations between Russia and SyriaRead moreThird of Ukrainian troops surrender near Lisichansk, LPR’s envoy to Russia saysAccording to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finishedRead moreGazprom CEO says Nord Stream gas pipeline fully loaded Read moreAir defenses down twelve Ukrainian UAVs over Tatarstan, Bashkortostan this morningRead moreKiev cannot escape responsibility for crime in Starobelsk — Russian Foreign MinistryThis crime has no statute of limitations, the ministry saidRead moreSweden violates norms of international law by indulging Kiev — Russian embassyOn August 5, the Swedish Supreme Court refused to review the decisions of the district and appellate courts that the Caffa dry cargo ship could be transferred to UkraineRead moreSyrian Civil Aviation Authority takes control of Latakia AirportThe next step is to renovate the airport so that it can handle international flights again, Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority said Read moreUkraine to lose over half of agricultural exports if ports remain idleThe country may lose around $11.5 billion as a resultRead moreTakaichi lacks courage to say who dropped atomic bomb on Japan — MFATakaichi did not mention that the United States had dropped the bomb on Nagasaki when she spoke at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the cityRead moreGold price exceeds $4,750 per troy ounce first since March 19As of 3:30 a.m. Moscow time, the price increased 4.23%Read moreUS redirects 55 vessels since resuming maritime blockade of Iran — CENTCOMUS forces have also disabled 2 vesselsRead moreEnvoy condemns France’s attempts to blame Russia for wildfires in EuropeRussian Permanent Representative to the international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov asserted that French officials do not respect their own populationRead moreNATO specialist supplies Ukraine with coordinates of Russian oil terminals — hackersAccording to the information obtained by hackers, Bart De Wachter currently is affiliated with Hybrid Analyze Vigilant Network, an organization connected to Special Operations Forces and NATO intelligenceRead moreRussia calls for abolishing Office of High Representative for Bosnia-HerzegovinaThe latest attempts by Western countries to extend the OHR’s presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina through behind-the-scenes maneuvers bypassing the UN Security Council are untenable, Yury Pilipson, director of the ministry’s second European department, toldRead moreRussian forces hit military warehouses storing electronic warfare equipment at Odessa portThe Russian Armed Forces continue to carry out strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and seagoing vessels used by the Ukrainian armyRead moreCeuta leader says up to 11,000 migrants may remain in cityCeuta Mayor-President Juan Jesus Vivas urged the Spanish authorities to accelerate the return of migrants to Morocco, calling it the only way to resolve the "absolutely intolerable" situationRead moreVucic describes Europe’s actions against Russia as 'hybrid war'Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic also noted that "Russia is a nuclear power and no one can just attack it"Read moreGermany likely to respond to Nord Stream blasts with only formal measures — Russian envoyRussian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik opined that Germany should assess the massive losses and seek compensation from Ukraine under international lawRead moreTwo killed, seven wounded in Ukraine’s drone attacks on DPR during dayAs a result of attacks, three residential houses and four civilian infrastructure facilities were damagedRead moreIsrael detects missile launch from Iran toward Jordan’s AqabaIt is possible that as a result of the fire, there will be spillover into Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces saidRead moreUkraine’s budget deficit to reach record-high 35% of GDP in 2026The deficit is expected to amount to over $70 billionRead moreGermany seeking scapegoat over Nord Stream attack — Russian envoyRodion Miroshnik noted that Nord Stream was a major, long-term and mutually beneficial project, with Russia earning revenue from gas supplies and Europe receiving a steady supply of relatively cheap energy that supported economic growthRead moreEU now faces self-made energy crisis — RIDF CEOCEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev stressed that the main reason for this is the refusal to buy Russian gasRead morePress review: US-Iran seek talks as Ukraine ups civilian hits and Syria oil route emergesTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 4thRead moreUS military seeks ‘unconventional’ options to punish Iran — TVAccording to the report, the request highlights the limited and potentially politically unpalatable options available to the Washington administration in dealing with IranRead moreFormer Hungarian Supreme Court president accepts offer to become head of stateThe Tisza party and Prime Minister Peter Magyar pressured President Tamas Sulyok, who was appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, to step downRead moreDeath toll from overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod up to sixApart from that, two more men sought medical assistanceRead moreSerbia may leave Kosovo without water for hydropower plant due to oppression of SerbsThe 270-kilometer-long Ibar River flows via Serbia and Montenegro and feeds Gazivode Lake of Kosovo’s largest hydropower plant of the same nameRead moreEEF remains open to all countries despite geopolitical tensions — TrutnevAccording to the Russian Deputy PM, representatives from 75 countries are expected to attend this year's forumRead moreVucic says Europe is on brink of larger warApart from that, Serbian President said that he doesn’t think that the conflict in Ukraine could be ended this yearRead moreRomania provides direct military support to Ukraine — Russian diplomatThe Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second European Department Director Yury Pilipson noted that the port of Giurgiulesti has been turned "into a transit hub for delivering various cargoes to Ukraine"Read moreINTERVIEW: Russia, Slovenia exchange messages for first time in four years — MFACommenting on plans by Slovenia’s new National Assembly speaker, Zoran Stevanovic, leader of the Resni.ca party, which is critical of EU policies, to visit Moscow, Pilipson welcomed this evidence of sound judgment among European politicians who "advocate restoring dialogue with Russia"Read morePress review: US halts Iran strikes as Pentagon develops nuclear plan for Russia, ChinaTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 6thRead moreFar-right politician de la Espriella leads presidential election in ColombiaAfter 46.74% of votes counted, Abelardo de la Espriella received support from 50.52% of votersRead moreMoscow remains committed to Anchorage agreements at this stage — deputy foreign ministerMikhail Galuzin stressed that resolving the situation around Ukraine through diplomatic means is possible if there is the necessary political willRead moreTrump appoints Will Scharf as White House CounselThe US leader pointed out that Will Scharf "has done an amazing job" in his current role as White House staff secretaryRead moreJoe Biden’s condition worsens as cancer spreads to bones — son"It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects," his son Hunter told the BBCRead moreCompanies owning search technologies to take lead in AI race — expertEven the most advanced large language models will never replace search, Alexander Krainov saidRead moreMoscow rejects option of 'freezing' Ukraine conflict, Russian deputy foreign minister says"Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that no 'freeze' is possible without eliminating the root causes of this crisis," Mikhail Galuzin emphasizedRead moreRussian forces establish control over Ivanovka in Kharkov regionThe Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops over the past 24 hours struck transport, energy and logistics infrastructure facilities used in the interests of Ukraine, enemy UAV storage depots, as well as deployment points of Ukraine and foreign mercenariesRead moreRussia proposes civil drone technology cooperation to BRICS nationsDeputy Industry and Trade Minister Alexey Gruzdev emphasized that Russia is keen to share its operational expertise in deploying unmanned aerial vehicles across different industriesRead moreOver 280 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during dayFrom 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Moscow time, Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 285 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, the Russian defense ministry saidRead moreTurkish shipowner to sue Ukraine with ICC for attacks on its vessel — mediaAccording to earlier reports, the Turkish dry cargo ship MV Reyhan Sari, carrying coal from the Russian port of Taman to Trabzon, was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea on July 22Read moreRussia destroys Ukrainian UAV control post, logistics center in Sumy RegionUnits of the Unmanned Systems Forces use precision-guided UAVs capable of destroying any target throughout Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry saidRead moreTurkey's F-35s to make it significant NATO foothold in Black, Mediterranean seas — expertAccording to Alexander Stepanov, Ankara is aspiring to a significant role in NATO and has one of the most combat-ready and largest armies among the alliance membersRead moreRussian forces liberate Vasyutinskoye, Toretskoye in DPR — Defense MinistryRead moreIranian parliamentary committee approves bill of Strait of Hormuz — TVThe parliamentary committee for national security approved a bill on strategic measures to ensure the security and sustainable development of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian GulfRead moreSeveral aircraft intercepted over Trump’s gold club in New Jersey — NORADNORAD F-16s intercepted multiple general aviation aircraftRead moreUS seeks to push Russian companies out of global markets, Africa, Balkans — LavrovThe United States has adopted a series of doctrinal documents, one of which proclaims that the United States must dominate global energy markets, the Russian foreign minister saidRead moreMusk denies Kiev assistance in targeting strikes against Russia — magazineAccording to The Atlantic, the US entrepreneur keeps saying that it’s time to make a dealRead moreTrump says economic situation in Iran is deterioratingIran "is in very bad shape" economically due the United States’ naval blockade, US President saidRead moreMojtaba Khamenei in good health, although video with him is old — Iranian sourceHe avoids appearing in public due to security considerations, an Iranian source toldRead moreKiev, West may be forced to accept Russia’s terms — journalistColumnist Marc Champion pointed out that Ukraine was facing shortages of US-made Patriot missiles due to the conflict between Washington and TehranRead moreIsrael works with Board of Peace despite rejecting its Gaza plan — newspaperIsraeli representatives are cooperating with the organization on the ground in the Gaza Strip, including efforts to reduce the intensity of strikes on the enclaveRead moreAnti-Russian sanctions hit back on Europe — Russian diplomatThese restrictions are hitting back hard on those who devised them, and the situation with the Greeks has once again clearly confirmed this, a high-ranking Russian foreign ministry official told TASSRead moreUkrainian nationalist units replenish ranks with mobilized citizens — Russian commanderAkhmat Special Forces Commander Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov said that most of the ideologically committed Ukrainian nationalist have been killed on the battlefieldRead moreEx-IRGC commander appointed secretary of Iran’s National Security CouncilRezaei succeeded Zolghadr, who took office as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council on March 27 following the death of his predecessor, Ali LarijaniRead moreDuma deputy likens Kiev regime to terrorist organizations in Caucasus in late 1990sAdalbi Shkhagoshev clarified that the Kiev regime’s 40-day plan aimed at obtaining additional support from Western allies, is "a modern analogue of the ultimatums issued by various terrorist organizations" back thenRead moreUS expects Israel to follow its Gaza requests despite Netanyahu’s statements — AxiosAccording to a US official, the White House is "not bothered" by Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements that Israel rejects the Board of Peace’s 15-point plan for the Gaza StripRead morePress review: NATO expands Black Sea presence and raises risks as Hormuz deal sparks hopeTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 7thRead moreRussia calls incident with drone at Leipzig airport hastily concocted provocationAccording to the statement, the main threat to Germany today is not the notorious "hybrid attacks" by Moscow, which do not exist, but politicians who enthusiastically develop scenarios for an imminent war with RussiaRead moreMoscow and Havana discuss resumption of flights — Russian deputy foreign ministerSergey Ryabkov says he discussed the entire spectrum of Russian-Cuban relations with the Cuban leadershipRead moreRussian deputy PM states need to establish railway link to Indian OceanRussia’s construction industry currently demands long-term financing, the official stressedRead moreRussian forces strike military airfield, Ukrainian infrastructureRead moreLukashenko considering creating powerful anti-drone weaponAccording to the Belarusian leader, as quoted by his press service, the state and society pin high hopes on the new Academy of Intelligent TechnologiesRead moreIran agrees to open temporary Hormuz route in tentative deal with Oman — MFAAccording to the statement, in the current negotiations with Oman, the issue is being addressed in such a way that this temporary route may remain in effect for a longer periodRead moreAt least seven die after Houthis’ attack on Yemeni port of Mokha — TVAccording to the Al Arabiya television channel, the Houthis carried out more than 20 attacks on the port and adjacent areasRead moreRussia, Syria agree on transferring facilities in Tartus to Syrian sideDamascus and Moscow had signed a memorandum envisaging the reorganization of Russian military bases in Syria as centers for joint troops training, the country’s General Authority for Ports and Customs saidRead moreRosatom begins returning specialists to Bushehr NPPThe total number of Russian specialists has reached 25Read moreRussia strikes dry cargo ship east of Odessa transporting weapons for Ukrainian militaryThe strike was delivered by a Geran-4 Seeker unmanned aerial vehicleRead moreWashington to probe into over 40 US biolabs in Ukraine — newspaperOne of the probe’s goals is "to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain and what 'research' is being conducted" Read moreDrones attack industrial site in Volga Area — governorVyacheslav Fedorishchev said that information about casualties is being verifiedRead moreUkraine's killing of ZNPP chief engineer another attempt to threaten plant's safety — MFAThe ministry noted that the extreme danger of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' presence near the Zaporozhye NPP is now more evident than everRead moreIsrael rejects 15-point Gaza document, not to withdraw until Hamas disarms — NetanyahuIsrael will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons regardless of whether Washington and Tehran reach an agreement, Israeli Prime MinisterRead moreTrump’s post banning Israel from bombing Lebanon catches Netanyahu off guard — AxiosAccording to sources cited by the news outlet, Israel asked the White House for clarificationsRead moreIsrael insists on implementing 5 principles of ending war in Gaza — adviserIsrael is working to implement its war cabinet’s decision of August 8, 2025, which approved five principles for ending the war Read moreSpanish specialist behind disclosure of 400 spies linked to NATO, Ukrainian intelligenceAccording to Enrique Arias Gil, among these 400 people were officers holding the ranks of brigadier general, colonel and lieutenant coloneRead moreNew Caledonia votes to remain part of France, says President MacronExperts and local authorities project that 56-59% of voters have rejected separating from FranceRead moreNetanyahu says will not let Palestinian state to be established as long as he is PM"As long as I am Prime Minister, a Palestinian state will not be established, neither in Gaza nor in Judea and Samaria," Israeli Prime Minister saidRead moreIsrael remains in buffer zone in Lebanon as it failed to disarm Hezbollah — adviser"That is why Israel remains in the security zone to dismantle this infrastructure [of terror] on its own," adviser in the Israeli prime minister’s office Dmitri Gendelman saidRead moreUS Ukraine policy contradicts pursuit of peace — Russian deputy foreign ministerMikhail Galuzin noted that Washington does not consider itself a 'neutral mediator'Read moreRussian Deputy files petition to disqualify Yabloko party from Duma electionsRodina party Chairman and State Duma Deputy Alexey Zhuravlev said that investigators had uncovered "a great many legal violations," primarily related to fundingRead moreBank of Russia registers new money transfer systemIt is noted that payments via Kwikpay can be made using a mobile app to thirty seven countries, including certain CIS, EU and Asian nationsRead moreTwo Ukrainian police officers flee shooting scene, leaving victims unprotected — newspaperThey were suspended from duty during the investigationRead moreTrump believes Pentagon chief misleads him about weapons stockpiles — mediaAccording to the newspaper, the United States used more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles and over 1,000 THAAD and Patriot interceptors in the first weeks of the war against IranRead moreMoldovans do not want to unite with Romania — Russian MFAAccording to the Russian Foreign Ministry Second European Department Director Yury Pilipson, "promoting the subject of unification between the two countries in the media is part of a campaign to shape Moldovan public opinion and create the impression of growing mass support for the so-called unirea, as the unification process is called there."Read moreDefeat in Kramatorsk to deal massive blow to Kiev — BildThe situation is getting worse day by day, and the frontline is moving closer to Ukrainian positionsRead moreNew Kub-10ME kamikaze drone with range of over 100 km to appear on frontline soonThe drone features a homing head with AI elements and an 11 kg warheadRead moreImpunity for Nord Stream sabotage triggers chain reaction — Russian ambassador to GermanySergey Nechayev criticized the lack of transparency from German law enforcementRead moreNadezhda ship, attacked near Russia’s Novorossiisk, towed to Turkey’s SamsunA survey of the ship revealed extensive damage to its deck, cargo holds and engine room, which effectively reduced it to a pile of scrap metalRead moreUkrainian military loses about 1,445 troops in special op zone in 24 hoursAccording to the Defense Ministry's report, Ukrainian losses amounted to up to 285 troops in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup North and more than 210 in that of the Battlegroup WestRead moreRussia condemns US pressure on Cuba aimed at government change — MFA"It seems that everything possible is being done to signal the possibility of an armed intervention in Cuba," the Russian Foreign Ministry saidRead moreGeran UAV crews strike oil production facilities in Sumy Region - Defense MinistryRegular precision strikes on oil refineries, fuel storage facilities, gas stations and railway infrastructure make it possible to disrupt Ukrainian troops’ transport logistics, the ministry saidRead more