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UKRAINE

Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023
As Belarus prepares to host Russian nukes, what is Putin’s aim?
Not only would hosting Russian nukes make Belarus a potential target for the West, but some also fear that the country itself could become Russia's next annexation target.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 29, 2023
Barely noting war in public, Putin acts like time is on his side
Vladimir Putin looks like a commander in absentia, treating Russia's war in Ukraine as unfortunate but distant. His options have narrowed, but he is still betting on outlasting his foes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 29, 2023
Inside South Korea's race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers
South Korea's arms sales jumped to more than $17 billion in 2022 from $7.25 billion the year before, according to its defense ministry.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 29, 2023
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after refusing to shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at French Open
Kostyuk honored her pledge to not shake hands with Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key military ally of Moscow.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 28, 2023
Should Ukraine take the war into Russia?
The better way to fight Vladimir Putin is to divide Russian forces inside Ukraine and cut off Crimea.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 28, 2023
‘It’s time’: Ukraine’s top commander says counteroffensive is imminent
A blunt statement, accompanied by a slickly produced video of Ukrainian troops preparing for battle, appeared designed to rally the nation and to spread anxiety among Russian forces.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2023
Russian public appears to be souring on war, analysis shows
U.S. officials say that although Russian public opinion has been difficult to accurately track, they believe cracks in support have begun to show in recent months.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2023
Ukraine says Russia plans to simulate accident at nuclear power plant
The Zaporizhzhia plant is Europe's biggest nuclear power station and the area has been repeatedly hit by shelling that both sides blame each other for.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 27, 2023
NATO struggles in the shadows to find new leader
Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, the transatlantic military alliance's secretary-general, is due to step down at the end of September after nine years in the post.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 26, 2023
Japan ramps up Russia sanctions and condemns nuclear deployment in Belarus
G7 leaders last week showed their resolve to support Ukraine with additional military aid and sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2023
Ukraine faces long wait for F-16 fighter jets despite allies' commitments
Countries pledging such support are prioritizing pilot training, and will have to weigh the costs and any possible security gaps before deciding whether to actually send the aircraft.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2023
Russia moves ahead with deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
The U.S. State Department denounced the deployment plan, but said Washington had no intention of altering its position on strategic nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2023
Why the Kremlin needs Erdogan to win historic presidential election
The winner will have leverage over key areas for Moscow, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war in Syria and the Kremlin's standoff with NATO.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2023
Russian hypersonic scientist accused of leaking secrets to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that his military is the world leader in hypersonic missile technology.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 25, 2023
Incursion into Russia's Belgorod may stretch Moscow's defenses
Though Kyiv has denied any role, the biggest cross-border raid from Ukraine since Russia invaded 15 months ago was almost certainly coordinated with Ukraine's armed forces.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2023
Is it a choice of defending Ukraine, Taiwan — or both?
There is a debate over U.S. priorities and trade-offs between supporting Ukraine against Russia and defending Taiwan against China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2023
Japan seeking 2032-33 nonpermanent membership of U.N. Security Council
In January this year, the country began its current stint as a nonpermanent member of the 15-member council, a post it has served a record 12 times.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 23, 2023
Bakhmut falls, but is it really a Russian victory?
The 200-plus day siege of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may be over but what comes next isn’t exactly to Moscow’s benefit.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 23, 2023
Russia pressuring India and others amid financial crackdown push over Ukraine
The Kremlin is said to be threatening to upend defense and energy deals unless partners help block expected moves aimed at financially isolating it over the invasion.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 23, 2023
'Playing war': Conflict militarizes Ukrainian children
Over a year into Russia's invasion, the fighting has seeped into Ukrainian children's games and worldviews, impacting them in ways they will carry forever.

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