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.
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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…
Xi-Putin call for Ukraine peace talks
Russia reiterated its commitment to restarting peace talks as early as possible and China expressed its appreciation for that, according to the joint statement.
What Ukraine needs to learn from Afghanistan
The country needs to learn from the horrible experience of Afghanistan to avoid becoming a long-term disaster, says the writer.
Beijing calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis
Qin reiterated China's objective and fair position on the issue, saying Beijing will continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions.
Bali seeks to curb visas for Russians, Ukrainians
The proposal was made after receiving complaints about tourists from the two countries misusing their visas to find employment in the country.