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RUSSIA

Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2023
Russia's claimed Bakhmut win is anything but, experts say
Moscow has made the eastern city's capture a key aim and has fought the war's longest battle to try to win what it would like to bill as a significant success.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2023
G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China and Russia
Tangible progress was hard to see for the Group of Seven wealthy nations, even though some Western officials said the bloc was heading in the right direction compared with years past.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 22, 2023
Russia’s nuclear blackmail must be met with denial
A combination of Western arms and a strategic deployment of troops by Ukraine may help to deny Russia the opportunity to resort to nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2023
At Hiroshima G7, Zelenskyy rallies support for defense of Ukraine
The Group of Seven summit wrapped up with the Ukrainian leader making his case for further support in repelling Russia's invasion.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2023
The Ukraine war and European identity
A battle for the soul of Europe is brewing beneath the surface of the Ukraine war and next year’s European Parliament elections could serve as its first battleground.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2023
The International Space Station is a model for a better world
As the Russians just reminded us, the science lab in the sky run by them, the Americans and others is the alternative to nationalism and war.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 21, 2023
China and Russia lash out at G7 'double containment' attempt
Reactions to the G7 statement were prompt and furious, with China saying the G7 used the summit to “brazenly interfere in the country’s internal affairs.”
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023
Jeddah, sleep and a French plane: How Zelenskyy reached Japan's G7
According to French officials, the idea of bringing the Ukrainian leader to the G7 had been in the works for several weeks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2023
Crippling heat waves deepen Asia’s reliance on Russian energy
What began as a push from the Kremlin has now turned into a pull from Asian economies anxious about making sure their power generators are supplied with enough fuel.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023
Wagner chief says Bakhmut is captured; Ukraine rejects claim
Satellite imagery and images taken by drones posted on social media by Russian and Ukrainian forces testify to the annihilation of the city.
JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2023
Zelenskyy meets Modi and G7 leaders after arriving in Hiroshima
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, German leader Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023
G7 warns China over ‘militarization activities’ but seeks support for pressuring Russia
A final communique released by G7 leaders a day ahead of the summit’s conclusion called on Beijing to adhere to international norms, including addressing “nonmarket policies and practices.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023
G7 adopts common economic security approach to de-risk ties with China and Russia
At the same time, the group emphasized the need to step up cooperation with emerging economies in the areas of infrastructure, digitization and trade.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to attend G7 Hiroshima summit in person
The visit to the atomic-bombed city would be rich in symbolism amid Russian nuclear saber-rattling in the bloody war against its neighbor.
JAPAN
May 19, 2023
G7 tightens screws on Moscow as Zelenskyy set to visit Hiroshima
Measures include further restrictions on Russia’s access to G7 economies and the beefing up of export bans “across all our jurisdictions” on “all items critical to Russia’s aggression.”
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2023
Russia is adapting arms and tactics ahead of Ukraine offensive
Widespread perceptions of Russian army weakness are in some cases either out of date or misconceived.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023
U.S. and U.K. announce fresh sanctions on Russia at Hiroshima summit
The group aims to close off evasion loopholes, reduce the reliance on Russian energy and keep key assets frozen until the war is halted.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2023
Giving Ukraine missiles is the best and only real option
Britain leans into its role as leading Ukraine arms supplier.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 18, 2023
At the G7 summit in Hiroshima, all eyes will be on ‘Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine’
Discussions on the issue will come at a crucial time for the G7 grouping itself, which has struggled to define its purpose and goals in recent years, as well as for the host country.
JAPAN
May 17, 2023
Concerns over Russia draw Finland and Japan closer together
Tanja Jaaskelainen, Finland’s ambassador to Japan, told the Japan Times in an interview that shared worries over Russia are leading her country and Japan to boost cooperation.

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