From The Japan Times · Michael Macarthur Bosack · · 50s
Japan and Ukraine deepen defense ties
Japan and Ukraine boost security cooperation as Tokyo revises defense plans.
In brief
Japan and Ukraine boost security cooperation as Tokyo revises defense plans. Japan and Ukraine are strengthening defense cooperation after three high-level meetings, with Tokyo updating its security strategy by year-end. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Japan-Ukraine meetings
Japan and Ukraine held three high-level meetings in as many weeks.
Japan's new sanctions
Tokyo slapped new sanctions on Russia and revisits stronger defense assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine's offer
Ukraine offers Japan firsthand North Korean weapons information and modern warfighting lessons.
Defense document update
Japan prepares to revise its national security strategy, national defense strategy, and defense buildup program by year-end.
Security strategy blueprint
These documents will become Tokyo’s blueprint for overall security strategy including Ukraine relations.
What to remember
Japan and Ukraine are strengthening defense cooperation after three high-level meetings, with Tokyo updating its security strategy by year-end.
