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.
Japan did not walk out of G-20 meeting but criticized Russia: Finance minister
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said that in not walking out like the US, UK, and Canadian finance ministers, it meant that he “sternly criticised Russia at the…
After Ukraine, why Moldova may be in Russia’s sights
Moldova’s value to Moscow lies in allowing Russia to expand its military options while the country goes about trying to recover parts of the old Soviet empire.
Ukraine war: Why India makes an ideal peacemaker
The writer says Delhi should seize the opportunity to bring an end to the conflict, a move which will burnish its credentials for a permanent place in the UN Security Council.
Japan rethinks Ukraine aid plan after India blocks request for SDF aircraft to pass
Government insiders believe India’s ties with Russia are behind the refusal.
Japan’s treatment for Ukrainians stirs debate over cold shoulder to other refugees
Ukraine is not the only conflict zone in the world, and the difference in reception has stirred up uncomfortable questions.
Russia’s missile test fuels US fears of an isolated Putin
There is growing concern that Russia is now so isolated that Putin sees little downside to being provocative.
At G-20 meeting, Korea’s fiscal chief stays out of protest against Russia
South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki kept his seat while others walked out in protest of Russia’s invasion.
Provide rapid response to humanitarian crises in Ukraine
The paper says the Japanese government needs to ascertain the situation in Ukraine and surrounding countries, and take prompt action.
Ukraine proposes negotiations with Russia in besieged Mariupol
Top Ukraine negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted that Ukraine is ready to hold a “special round of negotiations” with Russia.