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Japan Minister Brings Ukrainians from Poland on Government Plane

Twenty Ukrainians arrived in Tokyo Tuesday on a government plane with Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi after his trip to Poland, as Japan cautiously welcomes those fleeing Moscow's invasion. Japan typically accepts just a few dozen refugees a year from thousands of applicants, and while it has cracked open its doors…

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Zelenskiy says now is the ‘crucial moment’ for western leaders to impose further sanctions – as it happened

Zelenskiy says now is the ‘crucial moment’ for western leaders to impose further sanctions – as it happened

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Japan brings in 20 Ukrainian refugees on special flight

Japan brings in 20 Ukrainian refugees on special flight

The Japanese government flew 20 Ukrainian refugees into Tokyo on Tuesday in a high-profile show of support for the international effort to help Ukraine by a country that has long been reluctant to take in foreigners.

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Live updates | Japan FM to assess refugee needs in Poland

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he is heading to Poland later Friday to assess the need for the war-displaced Ukrainians in that country and assist those who seek refuge in Japan

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Japan, U.S. see N.Korea missile development as grave challenge to the world

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday he agreed with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that North Korea's increased missile activities represent a clear and grave challenge to the international community.

G7 to impose further sanctions on Russia if no ceasefire -Japan foreign minister

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies agreed on Friday they would impose further sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not stop attacking Ukraine, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said.

Japan's foreign minister to attend G7 meeting about Ukraine on Friday

Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will attend a Group of Seven (G7) meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss and coordinate responses to the Ukraine crisis, the foreign ministry said, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its ninth day.

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Japan to coordinate with G7 on further sanctions vs Russia - foreign minister

Japan to coordinate with G7 on further sanctions vs Russia - foreign minister

Japan will coordinate closely with its G7 counterparts in deciding whether to impose further sanctions against Russia, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Sunday.

Live updates: Kyiv residents urged to shelter amid fighting

Live updates: Kyiv residents urged to shelter amid fighting

Kyiv officials are warning residents that street fighting is underway against Russian forces, and they are urging people to seek shelter

The Independent UK

France and Japan face 'tougher' Indo-Pacific security situation, minister says

France and Japan face 'tougher' Indo-Pacific security situation, minister says

The security situation facing Japan and France in the Indo-Pacific is unstable and "getting tougher", Japan's defence minister said on Thursday, at the start of talks between the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries.

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