Japan reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction and humanitarian support on 24 February, marking four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Kyodo News reports.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a press conference that Russia's invasion is "an outrageous act that shakes the very foundation of the international order," adding that it is "very regrettable" that peace has yet to be realized in Ukraine.
Tokyo's stance "remains unchanged that such an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force can never be tolerated," the top government spokesman said.
"Realizing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine without delay is essential," Kihara stressed.
Japan has pledged approximately $20 billion in assistance to Ukraine, channeled through humanitarian, financial, and reconstruction fields — a form of support shaped by the country's war-renouncing Constitution, which imposes restrictions on weapons exports.
Kihara said Tokyo will "continue to work closely with the international community and promote recovery and reconstruction support through public-private efforts to ensure Ukraine's social and economic resilience."
Since February 2022, Japan has acted in lockstep with its Group of Seven peers and other like-minded nations, providing assistance to Ukraine while imposing economic sanctions on Russia.
