Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. File photoMOSCOW, July 9FNN viewers commented on a YouTube channel news report about President Vladimir Putin's condolences over the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The former prime minister died at the Nara Medical University Hospital after he was attacked. The politician was 67 years old. The Russian leader in a telegram expressed his condolences to the wife and mother of the deceased Abe. The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website. Some of the Japanese video hosting users thanked Putin for his words, others recalled the conversation between the Russian president and the former prime minister of their country.
"When I went to the judo competitions in Vladivostok in high school, I was very impressed with how they (Putin and Abe. — Approx. ed.) communicated friendly while watching the fights", — wrote mm www.
«First, I want to wish the repose of the soul of ex-Prime Minister Abe. Also, President Putin, thank you very much,» Ayasaki So emphasized. Shinzo Abe, the most pro-Russian Prime Minister of Japan history of the country: on August 24, 2020, his term in office exceeded 2799 days.
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Shinzo Abe served as the Prime Minister of Japan for the longest time in the recent history of the country: on August 24, 2020, his tenure in office exceeded 2799 days.
Coming from a family of high-ranking politicians, Abe has always been ambitious and wanted to leave his mark on history.
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Abe, who came from a family of high-ranking politicians, was always ambitious and wanted to leave his mark on history.
The politician sought to improve relations with Russia and more than once expressed his intention to conclude a peace treaty before the end of his term .
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The politician sought to improve relations with Russia and more than once expressed his intention to conclude a peace treaty before the end of his term.
Unfortunately, despite numerous contacts at the highest level with Vladimir Putin, it was not possible to resolve the issue of the Kuril Islands.
Unfortunately, despite numerous contacts at the highest level with Vladimir Putin, it was not possible to resolve the issue of the Kuril Islands. deflation-prone country.
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In addition, Shinzo Abe has strengthened the defensive role and potential of Japan.
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In addition, Shinzo Abe has strengthened defensive role and potential of Japan.
As prime minister, he agreed with the United States to increase pressure on North Korea, which refused to stop its nuclear program.
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As prime minister, he agreed with the United States to increase pressure on North Korea, which refused to stop its nuclear program.
Abe considered the Vatican a partner in the issue of renunciation of nuclear weapons.
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Abe considered the Vatican a partner in the issue of renunciation of nuclear weapons.
Despite the difficult relationship between Tokyo and Beijing, Shinzo Abe sought dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Despite the difficult relationship between Tokyo and Beijing, Shinzo Abe sought to dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The politician paid close attention to the Middle East and offered to help Saudi Arabia create an economy less dependent on oil.
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The politician paid close attention to the Middle East and offered to help Saudi Arabia create an economy less dependent on oil.< /p>
In August 2020, Shinzo Abe announced to the ruling coalition that he had decided to resign due to deteriorating health. p>In August 2020, Shinzo Abe announced to the ruling coalition his decision to resign due to deteriorating health.
On July 8, 2022, when Abe was giving a speech in the city of Nara, he was hit in the back twice fired by the attacker. The wound turned out to be fatal.
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On July 8, 2022, while Abe was giving a speech in Nara City, he was shot twice in the back by an attacker. The wound turned out to be fatal.
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Shinzo Abe served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan in the country's recent history: on August 24, 2020, his tenure in office exceeded 2799 days.
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Coming from a family of high-ranking politicians, Abe has always been ambitious and wanted to leave his mark on history.
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The politician sought to improve relations with Russia and more than once expressed his intention to conclude a peace treaty before the end of his term.
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Unfortunately, despite numerous contacts at the highest level with Vladimir Putin, to resolve the issue of the Kuril Islands failed.
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The former prime minister was remembered by the Japanese for "Abenomics", which was designed to revive the stagnant economy of a deflation-prone country.
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In addition, Shinzo Abe strengthened the defensive role and potential of Japan.
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As prime minister, he agreed with the United States to increase pressure on North Korea, which refused to stop its nuclear program.
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Abe considered the Vatican a partner in the issue of renunciation of nuclear weapons.
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Despite the difficult relationship between Tokyo and Beijing, Shinzo Abe sought dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping .
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The politician paid close attention to the Middle East and offered to help Saudi Arabia create an economy less dependent on oil.
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In August 2020, Shinzo Abe announced to the ruling coalition that he had decided to resign due to the deterioration health.
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On July 8, 2022, while Abe was giving a speech in the city of Nara, he was shot twice in the back by an attacker. The wound turned out to be fatal.
Some viewers also discussed politics. «The world was safer under Abe, Trump and Putin,» said Ad.
"So Abe was a great man, whom he recognized even Putin. I wonder what kind of reaction Kishida (the current Prime Minister of Japan. — Approx. ed.) would cause among world leaders", — asked blue_sky1016
«If Abe were now prime minister, relations with Russia would not be the same. I think he would have made efforts to mediate the Ukrainian conflict,» Rinko suggested. accused Zelensky of starting a Russian special operation in Ukraine