Ok, this is a more interesting take. I didn't know that. Then I'd probably agree with the general sentiment.

The only part I'm not 100% on is about public transport. In my country, the oil shortage isn't a problem because of transport prices but because energy bills have quadrupled (or more even). I think if they ended up getting oil from Russia to lower the prices for average folks, then I wouldn't condemn them.

So Japan is colluding with the Russians against Ukraine, by buying (necessary) oil from them?

I think the comment is inherently a moral condemnation. I mean, they don't literally have blood on their hands. At that point I think the motive is relevant to their actions. I dont see what the point is of saying someone has blood on their hands otherwise.

Depends how you frame it, perhaps they're doing it because their people are suffering from the oil prices. There's a certain amount of egoism that you have to accept from a government of a country. Is it wrong for a country to put their citizens' needs ahead of another's?

Honest question. Idk if that's Japan's motivation at the day..