Japan grants long-term visas to 2 Russians who oppose Ukraine war

Japan grants long-term visas to 2 Russians who oppose Ukraine war

The problem is easy for Russia to just cancel passport of their citizen which really raising dissent while abroad.

Good on you Japan.

"The two women in their 20......... decided to leave for Japan last September after Russia ordered a partial military mobilization, fearing they might be called up to render logistical support."

Does Russia mobilize women? I thought it was only men, honest question, does anyone know?

Only men and only those with previous military experience. Reservists. So maybe these young ladies exaggerated a little and Japan jumped at the chance to show their anti Russia stance.

Some yak or politicians furniture?

If Russia cancels their passport, will Japan continue providing them refuge when the passports are no longer valid?

It is an established fact that the Putin regime cracks down on anti-war dissenters so forcing them to return just to apply for the L/T visa would be endangering them. That's sufficient to consider this an exceptional circumstance. They didn't just "hand out" Visas, they removed the requirement to apply at the J-consulate in Russia. This would be an entirely Immigration Control matter and has nothing to do with Japan's political position towards Russia.

In answer to to some comments on here, Russia began military conscription of women to mobilise to the war in Ukraine on Monday, Dec 12 to compensate for the massive military losses. So this decision by Japan government is very good.

In normal situations, the pair would have had to apply for a new visa at a Japanese diplomatic mission in Russia.

This is not factually true. They could get their visa at a consulate in any country, except Japan. They are refugees? Then they should get refugee status. A media ploy it seems to me.

Opelia ...

Russia began military conscription of women to mobilise to the war in Ukraine on Monday, Dec 12 to compensate for the massive military losses.

Not true. It is Ukraine that started signing up women.

In Russia only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the armed forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience" would be subject to mobilization. At present only men are in the reserves so sorry no girls.

"refugees"?

double standard japanese visa process?

for kind of new "PussyRiot"?

do you feel weird too?

Does Russia mobilize women? I thought it was only men, honest question, does anyone know?

Of course, no! Only men are subject to mobilization in Russia. In Ukraine the situation is different.As for women I don't know but the Internet is full of videos about how Ukrainian men are caught for mobilization right on the streets. "There was a man and there is no man".

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opheliajadefeldtToday  11:59 am JST

In answer to to some comments on here, Russia began military conscription of women to mobilise to the war in Ukraine on Monday, Dec 12 to compensate for the massive military losses.

Baby, how did you get so knowledgeable? Here you are lying, and the reckless audience believes you. It's not good to lie :)

Rewarding people for not standing up for something , usually my ake others fall for anything,I opposed the war in war,can I apply,they could not pay me to live in Japan

next time if you want apply for japanese visa to be sure get ones you need you must say that you are against Putin so if get question

are you against Putin

reply

DA!

and you get visa instantly.

if any issues just copy save print this article as evidence abt your human rights so you will be sure about your success.

FredrikJuly 31  12:30 pm JST

*In normal situations, the pair would have had to apply for a new visa at a Japanese diplomatic mission in Russia.*

This is not factually true. They could get their visa at a consulate in any country, except Japan.

"were permitted to switch their short-term stay statuses to student visas without first returning to their home country as normally required,"

If you're going to refute the article please substantiate your claim.