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UKRAINE

Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Russia’s missile test fuels U.S. fears of an isolated Putin
There is growing concern in Washington that Russia is now so cut off from the world that Putin sees little downside to provocative actions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Japan defense minister eyes U.S. trip in early May amid Ukraine war
Kishi is expected to also discuss how to deal with North Korea's missile launches and affirm with Austin the importance of enhancing their bilateral alliance as a deterrent against China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022
Japan explains yen's 'somewhat rapid' decline to G7, says finance minister
In a statement issued after their meeting, G7 finance leaders said they were closely monitoring global financial markets, which have been 'volatile.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022
Hunger and blackouts are just the start of an emerging economic crisis
Compounding the danger is the most aggressive monetary tightening campaign the Federal Reserve has embarked on in two decades.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
G20 finance chiefs condemn Russia, with some members staging walkout
Indonesia's finance chief, who chaired a meeting of G20 finance officials in Washington, acknowledged the body faced unprecedented challenges but called for cooperation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Putin claims victory in Mariupol as Ukrainian fighters hold on
The United States expressed doubt and disputed Putin's claim, saying it believed Ukrainian forces still held ground in the city.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 21, 2022
Yoshiki: Our focus should be on the environment and eradicating poverty, not destroying Ukrainian cities
The X Japan rock star, who recently donated u00a510 million toward humanitarian aid in Ukraine, touts the importance of speaking out publicly about supporting people in need of help.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best
The test of the Sarmat missile, under development for years, did not surprise the West, but comes at a moment of extreme geopolitical tension.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2022
The Ukraine war reflects a new national security paradigm
Traditional concerns persist but there is a new range of considerations for policymakers to weigh as they develop 21st century national security strategies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
Russian-run restaurant in Japan looking to hire Ukrainian evacuees
'Although (the evacuees) may be still feeling anxious after coming to Japan, we'd like to do whatever we can to help,' says the operator of the restaurant in Chiba.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 20, 2022
Japanese refiner Eneos to buy alternative to Russian crude from Middle East
'For now, we intend to get alternatives from existing trading partners such as Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait,' Chairman Tsutomu Sugimori said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
Japan expels eight Russians and tightens sanctions on Moscow
As Moscow's war against Ukraine continues, the eight accused of spying on Japan left Tokyo's Haneda Airport with their families on a chartered plane arranged by the Russian government.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
The U.S. races to arm Ukraine with heavier, more advanced weaponry
The West is focused on sending longer-range weapons like howitzers, anti-aircraft systems, anti-ship missiles, armed drones, armored trucks, personnel carriers and even tanks.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 20, 2022
Wimbledon plans to bar Russian and Belarusian players
The ban, which would make Wimbledon the first tennis event to restrict individual Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing, would exclude a number of highly ranked players.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Apr 20, 2022
Kremlin insiders alarmed over growing toll of Putin’s war in Ukraine
Almost eight weeks after the Russian leader sent troops into Ukraine, a small but growing number of senior officials are quietly questioning his decision to go to war.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
Ukrainian volunteers recount weeks in Russian captivity and allege beatings
Two people claim they were with the Red Cross when they were taken prisoner, interrogated and accused of passing information on the activity of Russian forces to the other side.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
Ukrainians deported to Russia from besieged Mariupol dream of home
Some civilians have had no choice but to flee from the city to Russia, a journey that involved repeated searches and questioning.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Apr 20, 2022
As Russia pivots east, Ukrainians ask: Are we next?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
U.S., Japan and EU back swift aid to Ukraine as assault in east starts
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told his counterparts that the government will increase the amount of its loans to be extended to Kyiv to $300 million.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
Ukrainian troops risk being encircled in new Russian offensive
Russia has launched what its top envoy hailed as a second phase of the war in Ukraine, and early indications are it could go better for Moscow than the first.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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.
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