Japan Marks Hiroshima Anniversary Amid Nuclear Debate

Japan commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Hiroshima urged world leaders to abolish nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Takaichi avoided a clear pledge on maintaining Japan's nonnuclear principles, while also emphasizing the country's commitment to them. Russia said Japan should speak plainly about the US bombing of its cities, and Armenia's ambassador to Japan attended the memorial ceremony.