World May 9, 2022
Some Ukrainian refugees return home despite the dangers
by Natalie Vikhrov
Statistics from Ukraine's State Border Guard Service show there have been days when more Ukrainians returned than left.
World Apr 27, 2022
Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria
by Marek Strzelecki, Tsvetelia Tsolova and Pavel Polityuk
Poland confirmed that supplies had been cut, while Bulgaria said it would find out soon. Both accused Russian energy firm Gazprom of breaching longstanding supply contracts.
National Apr 5, 2022
20 Ukrainian evacuees arrive in Tokyo on government plane
by Kanako Takahara and Will Fee
The move to fly in refugees is part of Japan’s diplomatic efforts to highlight its willingness to provide support to Ukraine despite its geographical distance from the country.
National Apr 4, 2022
Japan's foreign minister to bring back 20 Ukraine evacuees from Poland
The people fleeing Ukraine were unable to secure a means of transportation on their own and will travel on a government plane.
National Apr 4, 2022
Japan's foreign minister visits Poland-Ukraine border crossing
Yoshimasa Hayashi also visited a refugee reception center before moving on to Rzeszow, where Japan has set up a temporary liaison office.
National Apr 3, 2022
Japanese people 'are with Ukraine,' top envoy Yoshimasa Hayashi tells Kyiv counterpart
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's foreign minister, thanked Hayashi for the offer of support during their meeting in the Polish capital of Warsaw, saying that it is encouraging for Ukrainian people.
National / Politics Apr 2, 2022
Japan's top envoy meets with Ukrainian counterpart in Poland
Tokyo plans to take about 30 Ukrainian evacuees to Japan on a government plane at the conclusion of Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's five-day visit to Poland.
National Mar 31, 2022
Japan considering sending top envoy to Poland for talks on Ukraine refugees
Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa, who was scheduled to visit Poland from Friday, has been identified as a close contact to a member of his family who is infected with the coronavirus.
World Mar 27, 2022
In a fiery speech rallying allies, Biden denounces Putin and seemingly calls for his ouster
by Michael D. Shear, David E. Sanger and Michael Levenson
Ending a diplomatic trip with a speech in Warsaw, Biden described the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the "test of all time” in the struggle between democracy and autocracy.
National Mar 25, 2022
Japanese national in Poland opens home to Ukrainian refugee families
by Kanako Takahara
Until three weeks ago, Yugo Azuma was just another graduate student in Poland, but after the invasion of Ukraine he felt compelled to come to the aid of those fleeing the country.
National Mar 23, 2022
Japan may send justice minister to Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering dispatching Yoshihisa Furukawa, who is expected to meet with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki during the trip, sources have said.
World | FOCUS Mar 17, 2022
European leaders' risky Kyiv mission took even close family by surprise
by Robert Muller, Jan Lopatka and James Mackenzie
The trip to a city under siege, where Ukraine's military is fighting invading Russian forces just a few kilometers from the periphery, was hastily arranged and known only to a few people.