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US
The exercise took place three days after Pyongyang launched one of its most powerful and advanced solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).
Nov. 3
UN
With the UN estimating that almost a quarter of Ukraine's territory is currently contaminated with landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) the need for innovative demining techniques continues.
Oct. 17
War in Ukraine
Trump says Ukraine “refuses to make a deal”; Zelensky tells UN that Kremlin is plotting attacks on nuclear plants before winter; Japan will join G7 in offering Russian-asset-backed loans to Kyiv.
Sep. 26
War in Ukraine
Earlier this month, Japan had to scramble fighter jets when Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time since 2019.
Sep. 24
War in Ukraine
At UN meeting with Zelensky, Scholz denounced long-range strikes, US and UK rumored to green-light them; Japanese PM awarded for Ukraine aid as Tokyo protests Russian air patrol over its islands.
Sep. 24
Ukraine
In the face of Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine, Japan has emerged as a steadfast supporter of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. What are the main purposes of Tokyo’s policy?
Aug. 28
Drones
Meteorologists say that Ukraine’s weather this year is influenced by outside factors and despite the ongoing war Kyiv’s cultural life are experiencing and embracing external inspiration.
Aug. 4
Germany
The EU says this first tranche of funds will be used to finance the purchase of essential military equipment for Ukraine.
Jul. 23
NATO
Amid Tokyo’s warnings, Beijing says the Joint Sea-2024 exercises along its southern coast “will further deepen Chinese-Russian comprehensive strategic partnership” after NATO 75th Anniversary Summit.
Jul. 13
US
North Korea condemns drills by Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul and warns of “fatal consequences” for what Kim Jong Un thinks is a Pacific version of the Atlantic Alliance.
Jun. 30
Russia
The drills come as tensions between Moscow and Asian countries spike ahead of a visit to Pyongyang by Vladimir Putin, whose military ties with North Korea have sparked anxiety in the West.
Jun. 18
Ukraine
The document provides for security and defence assistance, help with reconstruction efforts, as well as support in other areas, from cybersecurity to countering Russian disinformation campaigns.
Jun. 14
Economy
Tokyo is looking for ways to expand its help to Kyiv. Trade agreements are obviously a mutually beneficial path, and Ukraine’s agricultural offerings are the most enticing.
Jun. 5
Biden
President Joe Biden will miss Ukraine’s Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, in favor of hosting a fundraiser for his presidential campaign in California.
May. 24
War in Ukraine
After three days of delays due to high winds, the launch finally proceeded for NASA's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps along with Russian cosmonaut with Alexander Grebenkin.
Mar. 4
Russia
President Putin’s December assertion that Russia would build 1,000 of its own airplanes by 2030 has gotten off to a shaky start – and the excuses have already started.
Mar. 3
The exercise took place three days after Pyongyang launched one of its most powerful and advanced solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).
Nov. 3