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UKRAINE JAPAN RELATIONS

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a high level Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine, on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 20.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 11, 2023
Ukraine fatigue unlikely to reach Japan anytime soon
Japan’s support for Ukraine remains steadfast at a time when popular opinion across several Western countries shows growing signs of weariness.
An electrical transformer at a power facility in central Ukraine damaged by Russian military attacks
JAPAN
Oct 6, 2023
Japan-funded electrical transformers handed to Ukraine before winter
Ukraine has frequently seen its energy infrastructure destroyed by Russian forces.
Dana Boieva (right) and Mariia Chemerys speak with a professor at Meiji University's Nakano Campus in Tokyo in July.
JAPAN
Oct 3, 2023
Universities and firms rush to help displaced Ukrainian students
Since many Ukrainian students in Japan struggle to make ends meet, some face the prospect of being unable to obtain their diplomas.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (second from left) and her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba (second from right) hold talks in New York on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 21, 2023
New top diplomat Yoko Kamikawa vows ongoing support for Ukraine
Japan has been actively offering support to Ukraine, but has been limited to nonmilitary assistance due to restrictions imposed by its Constitution.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Thursday. On Tuesday night, Kishida promised more support to Ukraine while speaking to Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy via phone call.
JAPAN
Aug 29, 2023
Kishida vows to keep supporting Ukraine in war with Russia
Kishida told reporters at his office that the Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude in a phone call for Japan's efforts to provide assistance.
Officials from the Japanese and Ukraine finance ministries meet in Kyiv on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2023
Japan pledges more support to Ukraine during finance dialogue
In June, the World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction, which was guaranteed by the Japanese government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2023
Kishida arranging summit with Zelenskyy in Lithuania
During his talks with Zelenskyy, Kishida is expected to express his eagerness to boost support for Ukraine in rebuilding its infrastructure and economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2023
'More than words': The Japanese men joining Ukraine's fight
A handful have joined Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion, defying their government's warnings and bucking a decadeslong national principle of pacifism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2023
Japan police to help Ukrainian counterparts identify war dead
Kyiv contacted the Japanese Embassy in Ukraine asking for professionals to share their expertise in identifying massive numbers of bodies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2023
Japan agrees to set up reconstruction liaison system with Ukraine
At the request of Ukraine, Tokyo intends to provide Kyiv with advice and knowledge to be used in rebuilding devastated regions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 9, 2023
Kishida vows $5 million in support after Ukraine dam breach
Kishida and Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation days after tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate following flooding triggered by the destruction of the dam.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2023
U.S. seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells, sources say
Export rules ban Japanese companies from selling lethal items overseas, but the allies appear to have found a workaround to enable the TNT sale amid global shortages of munitions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023
War highlights value of radio for Ukraine's public broadcaster
PBC Chairman Mykola Chernotytskyi stressed the value of the medium while taking part in training by NHK focused on developing emergency reporting systems.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2023
Japan to accept wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment
Several soldiers will be accepted at the Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital in Tokyo as early as next month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023
Ukraine’s envoy to Japan goes all in as a wartime ambassador
Sergiy Korsunsky finds little time to rest as he works to support evacuees, assist the war effort and plan for what comes after peace is achieved.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023
Japan confirms pledge to deliver ¥1 trillion promised aid to Ukraine
Meeting in Brussels, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said a visit by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Ukraine showed Japan's commitment to an international order based on the rule of law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2023
Going overboard: The flap over Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wooden paddle gift explained
Only months after the prime minister's son caused a stir over a shopping spree, Kishida is now under fire again for two more minor blunders.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023
Zelenskyy thanks Kishida for Kyiv visit in video message
At his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Prime Minister Kishida pledged $470 million in additional aid to include $30 million for nonlethal defense equipment.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 24, 2023
Two high-profile visits expose global divisions
China and Russia's leaders meet in Moscow while Japan and Ukraine's presidents talk in Kyiv.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 5, 2023
Tokyo restaurant offers jobs and a slice of home to Ukrainian evacuees
Smachnogo employs nine Ukrainians, of whom seven are evacuees, and serves Japanese and Ukrainian dishes.

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