G-7 ministers call on China to press Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine
The statement comes as China’s top diplomat, Mr Wang Yi, visits Russia for a four-day trip during which both nations are expected to pledge deeper political ties.
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Japanese conductor opens opera season in Ukraine
“The invasion is unforgivable,” Yoshida said. “But music has power to transcend borders and touch people’s hearts.”
Japan Foreign Minister Mulls ‘Japan-specific’ Support for Ukraine During Kyiv Trip
Hayashi’s visit to Ukraine is not without security risks but he insisted on visiting the country, based on a sense of responsibility.
Ukraine president extends invitation to PM Hun Manet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also highlighted Cambodia's crucial role in international initiatives aimed at countering Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Russian warship fires warning shots on cargo ship in Black Sea
This is the first time Russia has fired on merchant shipping beyond Ukraine since exiting a landmark United Nations-brokered grain deal last month.
Russia warns against any ships travelling to Ukraine
The country has declared the parts of the Black Sea's international waters to be temporarily unsafe for navigation.
Russia halts grain deal in what UN calls blow to needy people everywhere
The grain deal was hailed as preventing a global food emergency when brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last year.
Japan to provide drone detection systems to Ukraine: PM Kishida
The equipment will be provided from $30 million that Japan contributed to NATO’s trust fund.
President Yoon vows support for Ukraine reconstruction with Poland
In a joint statement, Yoon said the two countries have become “indispensable cooperative partners” in many fields.
Nato welcomes Ukraine’s membership but stops short of invitation
The leaders said in a declaration that “Ukraine’s future is in Nato” but offered no timeline for the process.