Russia’s Foreign Ministry has criticized the Mayor of Hiroshima for allegedly focusing on Russia’s actions in Ukraine during the anniversary commemoration of the atomic bombing. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated the mayor omitted mentioning the United States, the nation responsible for the bombing, from his address. The Ministry claims this demonstrates a biased and “zombified” anti-Russian sentiment within Japan. This omission, according to the Russian government, represents a distortion of historical context and a politically motivated attack. Zakharova suggested the mayor prioritized criticizing Russia over acknowledging the tragedy’s origins. The statement highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and Japan, particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine and differing historical perspectives. This accusation follows a pattern of Russian criticism regarding Western narratives surrounding the war.