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VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY

Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2023
Zelenskyy arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counteroffensive
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held talks Sunday with his German counterpart at the start of his first visit to Germany since Russia's invasion.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Finland to meet Nordic leaders
Hundreds of people gathered in central Helsinki to see Zelenskyy arrive, cheering to him as he appeared in front of the presidential palace.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 26, 2023
Xi speaks with Zelenskyy for first time since war in Ukraine began
The two countries’ readouts of the call on Wednesday struck familiar themes and suggested there had been no major breakthroughs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023
Zelenskyy signs ban on Russian place names in struggle over national identity
Streets across Ukraine are being renamed, and statues of figures like Catherine the Great are toppling down in what officials call 'de-Russification” projects.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 7, 2023
NATO countries are divided over giving Ukraine membership, officials say
The United States, Germany and France are resisting pressure from central and Eastern European allies to provide any detailed 'road map” toward membership.
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2023
Going overboard: The flap over Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wooden paddle gift explained
Only months after the prime minister's son caused a stir over a shopping spree, Kishida is now under fire again for two more minor blunders.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 27, 2023
Ukraine visit buoys Kishida ahead of next month's local elections
A weekend survey found that 48% of respondents said they supported the prime minister's Cabinet, up five percentage points from the previous month.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023
Zelenskyy thanks Kishida for Kyiv visit in video message
At his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Prime Minister Kishida pledged $470 million in additional aid to include $30 million for nonlethal defense equipment.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 22, 2023
Kishida in Kyiv: PM tries to burnish diplomatic chops, but will this translate domestically?
While Kishida was able to contrast himself with Xi and boost his own global profile, the affect the trip will have on his popularity at home remains uncertain.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 22, 2023
Kishida meets Zelenskyy for talks in surprise visit to Ukraine
The Japanese leader's unannounced visit for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored Tokyo's support for the war-torn country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 13, 2023
Xi could visit Putin and speak to Zelenskyy next week
If Xi's visit to Moscow coincides with a video meeting with Zelenskyy, that could be a big coup for the Ukrainians, who want Beijing to remain neutral.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 13, 2023
Ukraine must rewrite Russia’s narrative in the Global South
Ukraine has won the West’s support in the war against Russia. But to ensure victory, it will need the developing world’s, too.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2023
Tempered in a crucible of violence, Zelenskyy rises to the moment
In much of the world, the Ukrainian leader has become a household name, representing his country's tenacity and underdog victories against Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2023
Macron to visit China as he urges Beijing to push Moscow to end war
The French president said Saturday he would visit China in 'early April' and urged Beijing to help 'put pressure' on Russia to end the war.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 25, 2023
Russia, Ukraine and the West vow to fight on, in a war with no end in sight
Declaring the resolve to fight on, however, is much easier than mustering the resources and support to do so.
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2023
Japan preparing new G7 sanctions on Russia as Kishida weighs Ukraine trip
The prime minister said that while he hoped to travel to the war-torn country soon, nothing had been decided yet, with discussions ongoing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2023
Ukraine would welcome a visit by Kishida, envoy in Japan says
“From our point of view, it’s extremely important for Kishida … to visit Ukraine and see it with his own eyes, in order to be able to feel what is going on,” envoy Sergiy Korsunsky said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 24, 2023
China’s peace proposal for Ukraine war light on details
The paper, which outlines broad principles rather than a specific peace proposal, reiterates many of the points China has raised in recent months.

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