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Japan to provide Ukraine with over $3 billion loan under G7 initiative using frozen Russian assets

Japan will grant Ukraine a loan of 471.9 billion yen ($3.08 billion) as part of the G7’s “Emergency Revenue Accelerating Loans for Ukraine” (ERA) initiative, using frozen Russian assets, Nikkei reports.

29 October 2024, 12:06 PM

Russia boosts shadow fleet of oil tankers amid Western sanctions

The Russian capacity to transport oil on old underinsured vessels has increased by 70% since 2023, the Financial Times wrote on Oct. 14, citing a report by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE).

14 October 2024, 01:02 PM

Quad leaders call for respect of Ukraine’s territorial integrity

The leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), which includes Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, have expressed deep concern over the situation in Ukraine and called for a just peace. This was stated on Sep. 21 in a joint declaration published on the White House website following a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of Australia, India, and Japan in Delaware.

22 September 2024, 11:32 AM

Kyiv ramen spot Naushi gets JETRO certification for Japanese authenticity

Naushi, a Japanese ramen restaurant in Kyiv, has become the first establishment in Ukraine to receive certification from the Japan External Trade Organization.

28 August 2024, 02:34 PM

Japan to open trade representation in Ukraine

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will open an office in Kyiv, Ukraine’s Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka announced on Aug. 20.

20 August 2024, 08:51 PM

Russia warns retaliation if Japan sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned of possible "countermeasures" against Japan if the country's PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system are transferred to Ukraine, Japanese outlet NHK reported on Aug. 1.

1 August 2024, 11:48 PM

Ukraine set to receive $50 billion G7 loan by October

The G7 countries are likely to finalize a framework agreement to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan using proceeds from frozen Russian assets by October, European Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni announced during a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bankers in Rio de Janeiro, Reuters reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 11:13 AM

Japan to allocate over $3 billion in loans for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

Japan agreed to provide Ukraine with a loan of $3.3 billion dollars as part of the support that G7 members allocate to Ukraine, utilizing proceeds from frozen Russian assets, Kyodo reported, citing diplomatic sources on July 17.

17 July 2024, 02:42 PM

Ukraine signs security agreement with Japan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida have signed a security agreement between the two countries on June 13, Zelenskyy announced via Twitter.

13 June 2024, 08:23 PM

Ukraine to strengthen ties with allies with new security pacts at G7 summit in Italy

Ukraine is poised to finalize bilateral security agreements with the United States and Japan during the G7 summit on June 13 in Italy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

13 June 2024, 03:43 PM

Ukraine to sign security agreements with US and Japan soon

Ukraine will soon sign bilateral security agreements with the United States and Japan, presidential spokesperson Serhiy Nikiforov told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on June 11.

12 June 2024, 02:09 AM

Japanese PM to attend Global Peace Summit in Switzerland

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will take part in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, Secretary General of the Japanese Cabinet of Ministers Yoshimasa Hayashi said, Japanese outlet Goo reported on June 6.

6 June 2024, 05:00 PM

Japan explores opening Asian markets to Ukrainian farm goods

Japan is considering opening up Asian markets to Ukrainian agricultural products, including chicken meat, Ukraine's Agrarian Ministry reported on Telegram on June 3.

4 June 2024, 02:30 PM

Ukrainian artist's works adorn Hermes storefronts in Japan

Ukrainian artist Waone Interesni Kazki embellished the storefronts of the renowned brand Hermes at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan.

7 May 2024, 03:37 PM

First batch of tech aid worth nearly $1 million arrives in Ukraine from IT Coalition

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced on May 3 that the country has received its first shipment of equipment valued at nearly 900,000 euros from the IT Coalition program.

3 May 2024, 02:35 PM

U.S. and Japan to spend $3 billion to develop a missile to intercept hypersonic weapons

The United States and Japan will spend $3 billion to jointly develop a new missile capable of intercepting hypersonic weapons, Japan's Kyodo News reported.

3 May 2024, 01:38 PM

We see historic turning point in Japan defense strategy amid Russian invasion - Ukraine's Ambassador to Japan

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ambassador Serhiy Korsunskyi revealed a significant shift in Japan’s defense strategy during an interview with Radio NV on April 17.

18 April 2024, 04:49 PM

Ukrainian Ambassador points to Japan’s growing influence in global politics

Ukraine is striving to push Japan into a more global role, Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan, Serhiy Korsunskyi, said in an interview with NV Radio on April 17.

18 April 2024, 04:34 PM

Russia's Su-type fighter jets reliant on foreign technology from US & Japan

Russia massively uses imported electronics in its Su-type fighter jets (military aircraft produced by Sukhoi, a Russian aircraft manufacturer), used to attack Ukraine despite Western sanctions, Skhemy (Radio Liberty) reported.

18 April 2024, 10:07 AM

Japan to transform civilian airports and seaports into military assets

Japan is set to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports, repurposing them for use by its defense forces and coast guard during military emergencies, Kyodo News reported on March 27.

28 March 2024, 11:30 AM

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