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Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 22, 2016
Putin hints at war in Ukraine, but Russian leader likely seeking diplomatic edge
Ukraine says it thinks Vladimir Putin is planning a new invasion, and it's not hard to see why: the Russian leader has built up troops on its border and resumed the hostile rhetoric that preceded his annexation of Crimea two years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 26, 2016
As Ukraine conflict simmers, country becomes a trove for black-market arms trade
On Feb. 12 last year, the same day that a cease-fire ended the worst of the fighting in eastern Ukraine between rebels and government forces, a former rebel fighter seized a chance to turn his inside knowledge of the conflict into hard cash.
WORLD
Feb 16, 2016
Ukrainian military reports highest daily death toll since November
Three Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and seven wounded in fighting with pro-Russian separatists in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military said Tuesday, reporting the highest daily casualty toll since mid-November.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 24, 2015
Power-line sabotage in Crimea risks military move by Putin
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken an ominous new turn. So far it's Crimea that's paying the price, but Kiev could be next.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2015
Saakashvili for Ukraine prime minister?
Reform-minded Mikheil Saakashvili will need a miracle to effect much-needed changes in Ukraine.
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2015
On Fascism, Nazism, Bolshevism and 'Russism'
As Russia prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Hitler, it is increasingly coming under the grip of "Russism" — a hybrid form of Nazism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 31, 2015
Soros says ready to invest $1 billlion in Ukraine if West helps
Billionaire financier George Soros is ready to invest $1 billion in Ukraine if Western countries help private investment there, and sees a 1 in 3 chance Greece will leave the euro, he told Austrian newspaper Der Standard.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 22, 2015
Weary of Russian invasion, nervous Poles join volunteer militias
Spurred by the war in Ukraine, growing numbers of Poles are joining volunteer paramilitary groups to get basic military training and prepare to defend their homeland from what some see as a looming Russian invasion.
WORLD
Mar 20, 2015
EU agrees on keeping Russia sanctions until Ukraine peace terms met
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday that economic sanctions imposed on Russia will stay in place until a Ukraine peace deal is fully implemented, effectively extending them to the end of the year if need be.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 16, 2015
Ukrainians leave, citing rebel area mismanagement
Looking out over the several hundred cars lined up to cross into Russia from rebel-held eastern Ukraine, Vladimir curses the separatist authorities who he says are forcing people to venture out of the rebel stronghold in search of basic needs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 10, 2015
Rebel fighters enjoy lull on eastern Ukraine front
Uneasy calm and domesticity have settled over rebel positions in the ruins of front-line towns in east Ukraine as steps are taken to observe a fragile cease-fire that each side expects the other to violate with a fresh offensive.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 23, 2015
Kiev says it can't withdraw heavy weapons as attacks persist
Ukraine's military said Monday it could not start withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line in the east as required under a tenuous cease-fire because pro-Russian separatists who advanced last week were still attacking its positions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 21, 2015
Kiev accuses Russia of sending more tanks to eastern Ukraine
Kiev accused Russia on Friday of sending more tanks and troops into eastern Ukraine and said they were heading toward the rebel-held town of Novoazovsk on the southern coast, expanding their presence on what it fears could be the next battlefront.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 16, 2015
Ukraine rebels say cease-fire doesn't apply to encircled town
Ukraine's rebels disavowed a new truce on Sunday hours after it took effect, saying it did not apply to the town where most fighting has taken place in recent weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 4, 2015
Sending arms to Kiev would be big gamble for U.S.
By considering giving weapons to Ukraine, the United States is contemplating a risky venture that advocates say would help end the conflict in Ukraine but opponents warn might fan the flames of war.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 2, 2015
U.S. taking fresh look at giving arms to Ukrainian military: report
President Barack Obama's administration is taking a new look at providing Ukrainian forces with defensive weapons and equipment in the face of a rebel offensive that shattered a five-month truce, The New York Times reported Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 1, 2015
Kiev and separatists trade blame as Ukraine peace talks collapse
Peace talks on Ukraine collapsed Saturday after just over four hours with no tangible progress toward a new cease-fire but with Ukraine's representative and separatist envoys angrily accusing each other of sabotaging the meeting.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 20, 2014
Obama orders exports of goods, technology to Crimea blocked
President Barack Obama on Friday said he will ban exports of goods, technology or services to Ukraine's Crimea region, and called on Russia to end its annexation of the region.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 7, 2014
Putin allies channeled billions to Ukraine oligarch with sweetheart deals
In Russia, powerful friends helped him make a fortune. In the United States, officials want him extradited and put behind bars. In Austria, where he is currently free on bail of $155 million, authorities have yet to decide what to do with him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 27, 2014
Ukrainians vote in election likely to strengthen Poroshenko's mandate
Ukrainians voted Sunday in an election that is likely to install a pro-Western parliament and strengthen President Petro Poroshenko's mandate to end separatist conflict in the east, but may fuel tension with Russia.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world