Zelenskyy’s speech highlights Japan’s challenges in a changed world
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought home to many in Japan the reality that a country can unilaterally attempt to challenge the status quo by using its military force.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought home to many in Japan the reality that a country can unilaterally attempt to challenge the status quo by using its military force.
A key element is that legitimate concerns of all countries should be taken seriously, and that security should not be built at the cost of others.
China's signing of a security pact with the Solomon Islands has rattled the US, which seems to have lost sight of the geostrategic importance of the South Pacific.
The commitment came after interior minister Sar Kheng met with the new Lao ambassador to Cambodia to discuss various issues.
A foreign ministry spokesperson said the military cooperation activities were meant to foster friendship and trust.
There is growing concern that Russia is now so isolated that Putin sees little downside to being provocative.
Top Ukraine negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted that Ukraine is ready to hold a “special round of negotiations” with Russia.
A foreign ministry spokesman said the security cooperation aims at promoting social stability and long-term peace in the Solomon Islands.
Following his call with allied leaders over Russia's invasion, President Biden said the administration will continue to provide ammunition and other military assistance to Ukraine.
Park Jin also said the incoming Yoon administration will maintain consistency with its policies of pressure and persuasion for denuclearization of the North.