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.
Ukraine
Kishida’s Kyiv visit not to require Diet approval: LDP Takagi
The Prime Minister is considering the visit but the prior parliamentary procedure has made it difficult to make a surprise visit citing safety reasons.
In Seoul, Ukrainians and Russians protest against war
Chants denouncing Russia rung around the square near Russian embassy, as Ukraine supporters and anti-war demonstrators gathered.
UN demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
Ukraine earned strong backing in a non-binding vote that saw 141 of the 193 UN members in support, seven opposed and 32, including China and India, abstaining.
What to watch out for in Xi Jinping’s Ukraine war ‘peace plan’
Experts believe that China is unlikely to supply weapons to Russia.
Ukraine’s future is not in NATO
Even when wars end, the conditions that create them can persist.
Japan to provide 5.5 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine
Fumio Kishida said, “Japan, as this year’s G7 chair, is in a position to lead the world’s efforts for supporting Ukraine and maintaining the international order.
Japan to provide 5.5 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “Japan is in a position to lead the world’s efforts for supporting Ukraine and maintaining the international order.”
Ukraine crisis could get worse before it gets better: S’pore foreign minister
The hope is that negotiations can be worked out not only for the Ukrainian people but also for the “very delicate interactions” between the major powers.
A year on, the West will soon face its biggest tests in the Ukraine war
The first year of the war went well for Ukraine and its backers. But looming ahead are critical turning points, the author states.