Japan, Poland agree to work to end Russia’s invasion at foreign minister talks in Tokyo
The two Foreign Ministers also agreed to deepen cooperation between the two countries over security in East Asia.
Ukraine
Ukraine support to be highlighted at G7 Hiroshima summit
The aim is to show that the international community's support for Kyiv is unwavering.
Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin by drone: Kremlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv had nothing to do with the reported overnight incident.
Special envoy will visit Ukraine: Xi Jinping
President Xi also reiterated that China remains committed to facilitating peace talks and will make efforts for an early cease-fire and restoration of peace.
US announces $325 million in new arms aid for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammo
The package will be funded using Presidential Drawdown Authority which authorises the president to transfer articles and services from US stocks.
Russia to send tactical nukes to Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the move was triggered by the United Kingdom's decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted…
Kishida’s surprise Kyiv visit bolsters Japan’s image as defender of peaceful rules-based order
The visit came after Mr Zelensky had personally invited Mr Kishida to visit during a January phone call. Mr Kishida is the last G-7 leader to visit Ukraine.
Secrecy surrounded PM Kishida’s trip to Kyiv
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s trip to Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unprecedented. No other Japanese prime minister in the postwar…
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Japan is the only G7 country whose leader has not yet met Zelenskyy in person.
Xi and Putin agree to advance their strategic partnership, as Kishida makes surprise trip to Ukraine
Xi’s visit to Moscow this week has sparked concerns that he might promote a ceasefire that the United States says will benefit Russia by allowing it to consolidate its grip on…