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MILITARYOct 9US-Japan-Poland strategic triangle can encourage a ‘peaceful war’As Russian President Vladimir Putin watched the final stage of the massive Tsentr-2026 military exercise in the Urals recently, Chinese troops were training alongside forces from Russia, Belarus and other countries. More than 47,000 military personnel joined the exercise, which incorporated lessons from the war in Ukraine. The symbolism extends beyond Chelyabinsk. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Chinese military exercises with Belarus – and now China’s participation alongside Russian and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 9Russia requests ICC leaders' extradition, drawing Japan protestJapan Today
POLITICSOct 9Japan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by USA senior Japanese government spokesperson said it was regrettable that the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office had requested that Dutch authorities extradite International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and eight other officials. “Time and again we have conveyed to the Russian side that measures targeting individuals connected to the ICC are unfair and unacceptable. We find it regrettable that the Russian side has nevertheless requested various nations to extradite these individuals,”...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Japan to further pursue course to sign peace treaty with Russia — prime ministerRussia and Japan have been negotiating a post-World War II peace treaty since the mid-20th centurytass · russia
CONFLICTOct 2Japan adds sanctions against Russia; targets 'shadow fleet'The Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil…Japan Today
CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine war: Japan’s new sanctions on Russia target oil exportsThe Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil from Russia. Joining international efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion by the fleet, Japan has decided to impose restrictions on the provision of services to 35 vessels, according to the Foreign Ministry. The measures restrict the provision of services including insurance, maritime...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 2Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation on drone interception technologyUkraine wants to cooperate with Japan on developing drone interception technology and other areas as Russia's attacks continue, a former Japanese defense minister said after talks with President…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 1Why Japan is looking to Ukraine’s front lines to overhaul its defencesJapan is increasingly tapping into Ukraine’s war experience against Russia as a valuable source of intelligence on military technologies that could strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities. A visit to Kyiv this week by senior ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker and former Japanese defence minister Itsunori Onodera demonstrates this interest, analysts say, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s mounting regional security concerns. Onodera arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday to...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 26Russian forces destroy warehouse belonging to Japanese restaurant chainOn Friday, September 25, a warehouse containing goods belonging to the Japanese restaurant chain “Sushiya” was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 23Takaichi tells Zelenskyy Japan will continue to pressure RussiaPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged in her first formal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday that Japan will continue to pile pressure on Russia through sanctions…Japan Today
CONFLICTSep 23Zelensky: Japan’s support for Ukraine to continueUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed support for Ukraine during the full-scale war and further steps in cooperation.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSSep 22Moscow’s asset seizures unnerve Japanese companies in RussiaMore than 200 Japanese companies still operating in Russia face growing uncertainty following Moscow’s seizure of three Western firms’ assets, amid deteriorating diplomatic relations. The Kremlin announced on Friday that the assets of Swiss food giant Nestlé, French retailer Auchan and home improvement chain Lemana Pro had been transferred to Russian entity LEV Management under a decree signed a day earlier by President Vladimir Putin. “These are unfriendly nations,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 17Zelensky: Ukraine wants to sign drone deal with JapanPresident Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is interested in developing defense-tech cooperation with Japan, particularly in signing the Drone Deal.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 17Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bindUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv has created a diplomatic dilemma for the Japanese leader, who is under pressure to show firmer support for Ukraine without further antagonising Russia. Zelensky extended the invitation through Eisuke Mori, speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, during his visit to the Ukrainian capital earlier this week. Mori, who helped establish the cross-party Japan-Ukraine parliamentary friendship group...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16Ukraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 15Japan Faces Hard Choices in Weaning off Russian EnergyBeyond the question of energy security, Tokyo may want to avoid antagonizing Russia further by cutting off LNG purchases.The Diplomat
SCI & TECHSep 11What Ukraine has that Japan and Taiwan lackOn September 1, former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Alex Karp, CEO of artificial intelligence and data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, would become the lead investor in a new defence technology company he is building. This confirmed what Fedorov had only gestured at two days earlier in an interview with the Financial Times: that what he was selling investors was never really drones. In that interview, he also suggested he was ready to trade drone-warfare...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Japan’s protest over Russian soldier statue aggravates ‘summer of tension’Russia has rebuffed a strongly worded complaint from Japan about the unveiling of a statue in the city of Khabarovsk depicting a Soviet soldier smashing an imperial-era border marker bearing the emblem of the Japanese emperor, with analysts suggesting the bilateral relations will inevitably remain chilly. The 15-metre granite monument to the Soviet Union’s victory over Japan in 1945 shows a soldier using the butt of his rifle to shatter the border post, identical to the former markers installed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Emblem - Shattering Monument In Russia Sparks Outcry In JapanAn emblem-shattering monument in Russia has caused an outcry in Japan, suggesting diplomatic or cultural tension between the two countries.batonrougepost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 6Japan PM Takaichi urges removal of Russia war victory statueJapan's PM Takaichi is urging the removal of a Russian war victory statue, signaling diplomatic tension and a potential dispute over historical interpretations between the two nations. This highlights an issue of national symbolism and international relations.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
MILITARYSep 1Russia condemns Japan - US - Australia Orient Shield military drills – Here whyRussia has condemned the "Orient Shield" military exercises involving Japan, the US, and Australia. This indicates rising geopolitical tensions and opposing views on military alliances in the region.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 29Japan resumes student exchange trips to Russia after 7 - year hiatusJapan has resumed student exchange trips to Russia after a seven-year break. This marks a notable development in diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries.japantoday.com · Japan
CONFLICTAug 26North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties growNorth Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by accusing Tokyo of whipping up a “neo-militarist frenzy” and preparing for a “war of aggression”. Analysts said the latest broadsides from Kim Jong-un’s regime reflected both renewed confidence in Pyongyang as ties with Moscow deepen, and a desire to frame Asia-Pacific geopolitics as a contest between rival blocs –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Japan and Geopolitics : China and the Russian Federation – Modern Tokyo TimesThis article discusses the geopolitical relationship between Japan, China, and the Russian Federation. It explores the complex international dynamics involving these major global powers.moderntokyotimes.com · Japan
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