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RUSSIA

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2022
Soviet air incursions and the birth of the ASDF
In light of the impact of military aerial incursions, it would not be an exaggeration to describe the Soviet Union as the father of the ASDF.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 16, 2022
Gunmen kill 11 at Russian military base in latest blow to Putin's war in Ukraine
An adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attackers were from Tajikistan and opened fire after an argument over religion.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2022
Putin tried for years to stop his military from using Western parts — and mostly failed
Previously unreported assessments show a program with specific targets was put in place from 2019 to slash Russia's dependence on Western parts for its arsenal by 2025.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2022
Defiant Putin says Russia 'doing everything right' in Ukraine
The Russian leader said that 'for now' there was no need to continue the massive salvo of missiles that hit Ukrainian cities — several far from the front line.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2022
Musk’s Starlink isn’t only option for Ukraine, Pentagon says
Musk, the world's richest person, has threatened to cut financial support for the high-speed broadband system that has become an essential communications tool for Kyiv.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 15, 2022
Musk tweets complicate U.S. diplomacy From Ukraine to Taiwan
Musk is hardly the first U.S. business executive or celebrity to get tangled up in foreign policy, but his wealth and penchant for mischief make him harder to ignore.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2022
Putin and all the king’s games
In an era of democratic erosion, we must study the tactics that enable authoritarians like Vladimir Putin to stay in power.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 14, 2022
Russia must not be allowed to escalate the war to victory
The reality is the conflict in Ukraine will likely worsen before it improves.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2022
Is this a drill? Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West
Some Western officials are worried Moscow could deliberately try to muddy the waters about its intentions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 13, 2022
Polarized world means the end of ASEAN as we know it
Geopolitical shifts have exposed new divisions within ASEAN, and the group's continued relevance will depend on its ability to set more realistic goals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2022
Ukrainian lawmakers to visit Japan from Saturday to seek support
During the first such visit by Ukrainian legislators since Russia invaded its neighbor in February, the parliamentarians are also expected to call for strengthening sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 13, 2022
Russian missiles target Ukraine's Mykolaiv as U.N. denounces 'annexations'
In New York, three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution that called Moscow's recent moves illegal.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 13, 2022
Biden seeks 'strongest' coalition as security strategy takes aim at China and Russia
The U.S. strategy underscored the continuing focus on China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and efforts to beef up alliance partnerships in the region.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
NATO and partners aim to boost Kyiv's air defense after Russian strikes
The talks came two days after Russian air missile strikes killed 19 people in Ukraine and knocked out power supplies across the country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
Bombing Kyiv into submission? History says it won’t work.
Even though it creates misery and loss, the methodical bombing of civilian centers has more often been shown to rally support for resistance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2022
Putin’s response to Crimea bridge attack shows how much it hurt
The severe damage done to the Kerch bridge, a symbolic and logistically important link with Russia exposes a leader who is under pressure from all sides.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2022
The conflict in Ukraine makes us rethink cyberwar
Russia's much vaunted and expected massive cyberattack on Ukraine never materialize and there are various reasons why.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
Biden vows to punish Saudis but struggles to calibrate response
The president would only say he was 'in the process” of evaluating consequences for the kingdom.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 12, 2022
Australian Open director says Russians and Novak Djokovic welcome
Craig Tiley said nine-time Australian Open champion Djokovic would also be eligible if he is able to overturn a visa ban as part of his deportation in January.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022
U.S. weighs next moves on Ukraine arms in ‘escalatory cycle’
Meetings in Brussels this week come days after Russia launched a series of missile barrages on the capital Kyiv and other civilian targets, and pressure is high for NATO allies to respond.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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