Japanese Professor Blames USSR and Russia for Hiroshima and Nagasaki…
A Japanese professor from Waseda University blamed the Soviet Union and Russia for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, claiming the USSR's actions provoked the U.S. to use nuclear weapons as a deterrent against Soviet influence in Asia.
Consensus
- The professor from Waseda University stated that the Soviet Union's actions led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- The professor claimed that the use of atomic bombs was not necessary for Japan's surrender.
- The professor argued that the bombings were used as a means of intimidation and containment against Soviet influence in Asia after World War II.
- The bombings occurred in 1945.
- The professor's statement was made on social media platform X.
Points of divergence
- The professor claimed that Moscow 'provoked' the attack, implying direct responsibility. — vesti
- President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise at Japan's position toward Russia and stated that Moscow had taken no steps to worsen bilateral relations. — vesti
- The mayor of Nagasaki stated in a peace declaration that the atomic bomb was dropped by an American military aircraft in 1945. — vm
- Sanae Takaiti, speaking at a memorial ceremony, refrained from naming a specific perpetrator of the tragedy. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Japanese professor accuses USSR and Russia in tragedy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — Вести
- Japanese Professor Tetsuo Accuses USSR and Russia for Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings — Вечерняя Москва