Abe’s Widow Meets Putin in Moscow: Controversy Erupts
In a Thursday Kremlin meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Abe Akie, widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe recalled her husband’s 2016 meeting with Putin and emphasized the importance of Russia as a neighbor, advocating for increased cultural exchange. Putin acknowledged Abe Shinzo’s dedication to a Russia-Japan peace treaty and the progress made towards that goal. Following their discussion, Putin provided Abe with transportation to the Bolshoi Theatre. The meeting underscores continued diplomatic engagement between Russia and Japan despite the late Prime Minister’s passing.
John Q. Hosedrinker