Japan and Ukraine Strengthen Security Ties Amid North Korean Troop Concerns

Japan's Foreign Minister visits Kyiv to discuss increased sanctions on Russia and heightened security cooperation with Ukraine.

Ukraine and Japan signed an agreement on information security during a meeting between Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.
The two nations agreed to increase sanctions pressure on Russia, with Japan having already imposed 26 sanctions packages on Russia and Belarus.
Japan expressed grave concern over North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia, which could significantly impact East Asian security.
A bilateral security dialogue involving foreign and defense ministries of both countries has been planned to address these security challenges.
Japan committed to supporting Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction, with plans to host an international conference on mine action in Ukraine next fall.