Japan expands sanctions against Russia over atrocities

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Kaja Kallas made a strong statement about Japan. She wants Japan to put new sanctions on Russia.

Kallas said Russia caused the atomic bombings in 1945. These bombings happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki cities.

Kallas wrote about this on social media, quoting a professor. Kallas quoted Professor Tetsuo Arima's ideas.

The professor said the Soviet Union wanted more power after the war. America then bombed Japan to show its own strength.

Kallas also mentioned other past Soviet crimes. She said remembering is not enough; sanctions are needed now.

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What does Kaja Kallas want Japan to do?

She wants Japan to put new sanctions on Russia.

What cities were bombed in 1945?

The cities bombed were Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Who did Kallas quote in her statement?

Kallas quoted Professor Tetsuo Arima's ideas.

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