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Ukraine-Japan talks: Zelenskyy and Ishiba meet to discuss key issues

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba discussed Russia's cooperation with North Korea and Iran, highlighting the real threat it poses not only to Europe but to the entire world, including the Southeast Asian region, according to the press service of the President's Office on June 18.

18 June 2025, 11:09 AM

Japanese firm imports Russian oil via sanctioned tanker — report

A Japanese oil refinery, Taiyo Oil Co., imported Russian crude aboard a tanker subject to U.S. and EU sanctions, Bloomberg reported on June 9, citing vessel tracking data.

10 June 2025, 02:09 AM

EU approves joint defense venture by BAE, Leonardo, and Japan partner

The European Commission has approved a joint venture between BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to manage the Global Combat Air Programme as the prime contractor and lead systems integrator, the commission said in a statement on its website on June 3.

3 June 2025, 12:53 PM

Japan’s Ambassador finds soul and strength in Ukraine

NV sat down for an exclusive conversation with Japan’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Masashi Nakagome, who shared what has most impressed him about the country since taking up his post in Kyiv last year. From the courage of Ukrainians in wartime to the creativity of its tech sector and the quiet power of civil society, the ambassador highlighted seven defining traitsthat, in his words, “embody the strength and soul of Ukraine.”

3 June 2025, 11:20 AM

Japan agrees to provide satellite intelligence to Ukraine — media

Japan has agreed to provide Ukraine’s military intelligence with geospatial satellite data, Deep State monitoring group, citing Intelligence Online, wrote on April 21.

22 April 2025, 02:45 PM

Japan, South Korea, Taiwan eyeing Trump’s $44 billion Alaska gas project

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are poised to invest in a $44 billion Alaska LNG project championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to secure energy supplies and ease trade tensions under his tariff regime, Bloomberg reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 05:07 PM

Japanese restaurant chains consider investing in Ukraine’s agriculture

Major Japanese companies are interested in integrating Ukrainian agriculture products into their supply chains, Ukraine’s Agrarian Policy Minister Vitaliy Koval said on March 5.

5 March 2025, 08:32 PM

Ukraine receives $58 million reconstruction grant from Japan

The Japanese government has allocated $58 million to be spent on reconstruction projects in Ukraine, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 11:39 PM

Ukrainian director triumphs at MTV Japan with Lady Gaga’s video

Lady Gaga's "Disease" video, directed by Ukrainian Tanu Muino (Tetyana Muinyo), won the Best Solo Artist Video award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan on Feb. 7.

11 February 2025, 01:31 PM

Ukraine gets $1 billion from Japan and UK to support economic development

The State Budget received a $1 billion tranche under the Second Growth Foundations Development Policy Loan (DPL) program, according to the Ministry of Finance on Dec. 24.

24 December 2024, 07:48 PM

Ukraine to start production of Japanese pickup trucks

Ukraine will begin manufacturing Japanese pickup trucks as part of a joint project between several Ukrainian manufacturers and a Japanese automotive company using the large-scale assembly (SKD) technology, the Ministry of Economy reported on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 12:01 PM

Japanese company with Ukraine assets tops stock market in 2024

The Japanese company Fujikura Ltd., which operates a plant in Ukraine producing automotive electrical equipment, was one of the top performers on the Japanese stock market in 2024, Bloomberg reports on Nov. 25.

25 November 2024, 11:52 AM

Japanese Foreign Minister makes unannounced visit to Kyiv

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Nov. 15, according to Kyodo.

16 November 2024, 10:08 AM

Ukraine secures $750M World Bank aid for EU accession reforms

The World Bank announced a $750 million package under the SURGE project for Ukraine to support institutional reforms necessary for the European Union accession, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported on Telegram on Nov. 8.

8 November 2024, 08:51 AM

World’s first wooden satellite reaches ISS

LignoSat, the world's first wooden satellite built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on a SpaceX mission on Nov. 5 and successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS), Space.com reported.

6 November 2024, 11:21 AM

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward East Sea amid rising tensions

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Nov. 5, Yonhap reports.

5 November 2024, 11:29 AM

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

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