South Korean military commits to stepping up Ukraine support at US-led dialogue
However, a Defense Ministry spokesperson said South Korea’s stance is that the provision of lethal weapons to Ukraine requires careful considerations.
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Seoul: North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles toward sea
The latest launches also came after the leaders of South Korea and the United States agreed to consider expanded military exercises to deter North Korean nuclear threats.
Quad nations warn against ‘change by force’ with eyes on China
A joint statement by the bloc avoided any direct mention of China's growing military power in the region, but left little doubt about where its concerns lie.
Japan, US clearly state opposition to China, Russia
Japan’s commitment to further deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance will be put to the test.
In Tokyo, Biden says would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan
Biden’s comment appeared to be a departure from existing US policy of so-called strategic ambiguity on Taiwan.
Biden’s ‘nuclear deterrence’ remarks send shock waves
Biden reaffirmed that the US has extended a deterrence commitment to South Korea "using the full range of US defense capabilities, including nuclear, conventional, and missile…
Send us weapons, stop Russia trade: Ukraine’s Zelensky tells Davos
Zelensky called for an oil embargo on Russia, punitive measures against all its banks and the shunning of its IT sector, adding that all foreign companies should leave the country.
Japan, US leaders agree to strengthen alliance’s deterrence, response capabilities
The two leaders also affirmed that Tokyo and Washington will work together to realize a world without nuclear weapons, a goal that has been advocated by Kishida.
G-7 pledges billions for Ukraine ‘to get through this’
Further pledges of weapons also came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he authorized $100 million in additional US arms, equipment, and supplies for Ukraine.
Asean-India naval exercise planned to promote solidarity
The decision was made at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting on May 17.