Ukraine war signals a shift in world order with return of European nationalism
Many are now wondering about Russian President Vladimir Putin's endgame.
Indonesia must include Russia in G20 summit
The paper says it is a moral duty of Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency, to persuade Putin to desist from his actions.
Nuclear lessons from the war in Ukraine
The growing nuclear ambitions of China and North Korea are spurring shifts in defence thinking in Japan and South Korea.
Japan holds on to oil, gas interests in Russia’s Sakhalin, wary of China taking them
Exxon Mobil of the United States and Britain’s Shell, which held stakes in the projects, have announced their withdrawal. But Japanese companies will continue to participate.
Zelenskyy stresses Russian threat to nuclear facilities in Diet speech
He also expressed his affection for Japan and hopes for the nation to strengthen its support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian crisis likely a factor in Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to India
Both India and China have refused thus far to directly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, albeit for different reasons.
Nato leaders aim to raise ‘costs’ for Russia in Ukraine war
US President Joe Biden is looking to boost unity and ramp up sanctions on Moscow at a day-long string of summits in Brussels.
Bangladesh votes for UN resolution criticising Russia, demanding aid for Ukraine
It is the second time the 193-member General Assembly has overwhelmingly isolated Russia.
Ukrainian president’s address triggers wave of support, sympathy in Japan
In the 12-minute address, Zelenskyy also described Russian attacks on nuclear power plants.
Zelenskyy addresses Japan’s Diet, calls for global solidarity
This was the first time that the head of a foreign nation has given an online address to the Diet.