Japan and Ukraine sign memorandum to fight corruption
Japan and Ukraine formalize cooperation on judicial reforms and anti-corruption, aiming to strengthen administrative communications, transparency, and support Ukraine’s recovery.
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Russia threatens Japan over possible Patriot missiles transfer to Ukraine
Russia threatens unspecified countermeasures against Japan if PAC-3 interceptor missiles sold to the US due to shortages are transferred to Ukraine to strengthen its air defenses.
US and Japan to increase Patriot missile production, also to transfer to Ukraine
Both countries will expand the production of missiles, which is beneficial to Ukraine, as the country has been designated a ''highest priority recipient'' of US anti-aircraft missiles.
Zelenskyy on just end to Russo-Ukrainian War: Patience, support, diplomatic pressure
If the United States and the European Union remain united, it will put additional pressure and show Russia that it has no chance of winning, the President of Ukraine believes.
Kyodo: Japan to loan Ukraine $ 3.3 billion out of $ 50 billion from frozen Russian assets
The Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed to implement a $50 billion loan program for Ukraine, using Russian assets frozen due to sanctions, with the US and the EU each contributing $20 billion, while Japan, Britain, and Canada sharing the remaining $10 billion.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine negotiating with ten more countries to sign security agreements
Although Zelenskyy did not specify which countries he was referring to, he noted that he was very pleased with the security agreements with the United States and Japan.
WSJ: Germany opposes seizing Russian assets, fearing WWII-era reparations
The U.S. and U.K. say commandeering Russian assets is crucial for Ukraine's victory, but Europe remains divided.
Boosting mine clearance efforts: Ukraine receives 22 demining vehicles from Japan
The recent aid highlights Japan's solidarity with Ukraine amidst Russia's ongoing war.
Japan imposes export controls on Russia, targeting industrial and oil, gas sectors
Japan has imposed additional sanctions on Russia, prohibiting the export of 164 types of goods that could contribute to strengthening Russia's industrial infrastructure. The updated sanctions list targets items for industry, oil & gas sectors
Japan donates $ 118 million to Ukraine for healthcare and housing recovery
Ukraine's Ministry of Finance has secured a $118 million grant from Japan for World Bank projects HEAL and HOPE, aimed at supporting healthcare and housing recovery efforts in Ukraine.
Japan and US to enhance joint defense production to support Ukraine’s defense needs
Amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Japan and the US plan to accelerate their complementary relationship in defense equipment production.
Twelve Ukrainian companies taking part in FOODEX JAPAN 2024
Ukrainian companies are making their first appearance at FOODEX JAPAN 2024 since 2019, with 12 firms showcasing their products.
Ukrainian veteran who lost leg in war beats own time at Tokyo marathon with prosthetic
Roman Kashpur, a veteran of the Ukraine war who lost a leg after stepping on landmine, completed the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in 4 hours 50 minutes on a prosthetic leg, improving on his previous marathon times.
Russian tank manufacturer bypasses sanctions with tech imports from Japan, Taiwan via China
Russian manufacturers of critical components for tanks are bypassing sanctions by obtaining components for precision instruments made in Japan and Taiwan through a Belarus-affiliated company in China, as reported in Nikkei.
Japan to allocate €1.25 billion to support Japanese investors in Ukraine
During the Tokyo Conference on Development and Reconstruction, Japan announced a new program to support its investors in Ukraine and facilitate the export of goods for the country's reconstruction.
Ukraine, Japan sign 56 documents on reconstruction, business cooperation
Except for the agreements in cooperation in education, technology, and ecology, one of the signed documents includes a convention to avoid double taxation, which Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal described as "extremely important for Japanese businesses planning new projects in Ukraine."
Japan to allocate $ 37 mn for UAV detecting systems in Ukraine
With the Japanese assistance, five mobile gas turbine power generators and seven transformers were delivered to Ukraine, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced during the press conference in Kyiv.
Japanese Foreign Minister visits Kyiv before joint conference in Tokyo on rebuilding Ukraine
Yoko Kamikawa arrived in Ukraine by train from Poland to reiterate that Japan's support for Ukraine "remains unchanged." She'll also meet with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Japan to send Patriot missiles to US to boost global defense stocks
Breaking from its self-imposed constraints on military equipment exports, Japan aims to replenish US with vital missile supplies destined for Ukraine’s defense against Russian aerial attacks.
Ukraine receives $ 950 mn from Japan for recovery and social protection
Ukraine secures $952.4 million from Japan for recovery and social support, encompassing a $52.4 million grant and a $900 million loan.