UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits
Even though the Human Rights Council cannot make legally binding decisions, its decisions send important political messages and can authorise investigations.
Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia, amid European hesitancy
After grisly images of dead civilians in the streets of Bucha sparked international condemnation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kremlin forces were trying to cover up evidence…
Russia hit with new round of US sanctions
The new sanctions hit Russia’s Sberbank, which holds one-third of Russia’s total banking assets, and Alfabank, the country’s fourth largest financial institution, US…
Why the US is targeting Putin’s daughters with sanctions
"We believe that many of Putin's assets are hidden with family members, and that's why we're targeting them," a senior US administration official said, speaking on condition of…
Japan wants to avoid sanctions that impact energy sector
Japan intends to walk in step with the G-7 nations as it has done until now, but hopes to sidestep sanctions on the energy sector, which would have a large impact on the Japanese…
Displaced Ukrainians receive warm welcome in Japan
Most of the people leaving Ukraine are women and children because adult men were required to stay in Ukraine to fight for the country.
What is Russia’s plan ‘B’ in Ukraine?
Even with full control over the media, President Vladimir Putin will want to report some kind of success on May 9 when Russia marks its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
What East Asia can learn from the crisis in Ukraine
The writer says every effort has to be made to prevent East Asia from being fragmented into blocs or becoming a chessboard of geopolitical rivalry.
20 displaced Ukrainians arrive in Tokyo aboard Japanese government plane
The government, which aims to help displaced Ukrainians take up offers of housing and employment, will continue to pay living and medical expenses regardless of work.
Join ANN webinar on impact of Ukraine crisis on food, energy
The crisis in Ukraine threatens to cause a global economic recession. What can Asian nations do?