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Tuareg Rock and Japanese Haiku – Wartime Cultural Transfers
Meteorologists say that Ukraine’s weather this year is influenced by outside factors and despite the ongoing war Kyiv’s cultural life are experiencing and embracing external inspiration.
Aug. 4, 2024
Germany
Ukraine to Receive €1.4 Billion from Frozen Russian Assets in August
The EU says this first tranche of funds will be used to finance the purchase of essential military equipment for Ukraine.
July 23, 2024
NATO
China Says Conducting Joint Military Drills With Russia
Amid Tokyo’s warnings, Beijing says the Joint Sea-2024 exercises along its southern coast “will further deepen Chinese-Russian comprehensive strategic partnership” after NATO 75th Anniversary Summit.
July 13, 2024
US
Putin’s Pyongyang Arms Supplier Calls US, Japan, and South Korea ‘Asian NATO'
North Korea condemns drills by Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul and warns of “fatal consequences” for what Kim Jong Un thinks is a Pacific version of the Atlantic Alliance.
June 30, 2024
Russia
Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific, Sea of Japan
The drills come as tensions between Moscow and Asian countries spike ahead of a visit to Pyongyang by Vladimir Putin, whose military ties with North Korea have sparked anxiety in the West.
June 18, 2024
Ukraine
At G7, Zelensky Signs Japan Deal Worth $4.5 Bn This Year
The document provides for security and defence assistance, help with reconstruction efforts, as well as support in other areas, from cybersecurity to countering Russian disinformation campaigns.
June 14, 2024
Economy
Japan Considers Opening to Ukrainian Poultry and Other Farm Products
Tokyo is looking for ways to expand its help to Kyiv. Trade agreements are obviously a mutually beneficial path, and Ukraine’s agricultural offerings are the most enticing.
June 5, 2024
Biden
Biden to Skip Peace Summit in Switzerland for Hollywood Fundraiser
President Joe Biden will miss Ukraine’s Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, in favor of hosting a fundraiser for his presidential campaign in California.
May 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Former Military Officer Joins NASA Astronauts Headed to ISS
After three days of delays due to high winds, the launch finally proceeded for NASA's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps along with Russian cosmonaut with Alexander Grebenkin.
March 4, 2024
Russia
Russia Fails to Start Production of New Domestic Aircraft Citing ‘Technical Difficulties’
President Putin’s December assertion that Russia would build 1,000 of its own airplanes by 2030 has gotten off to a shaky start – and the excuses have already started.
March 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Japan to Be Part of Ukraine’s Post-War ‘Economic Miracle,’ Ukrainian PM Says
Japan will be able to gain benefits in the next few years that “you would not believe,” Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal told a conference of some 300 government and business leaders.
Feb. 19, 2024
Japan
Ukraine-Born Miss Japan Gives Up Crown Amid Affair Scandal
The Miss Japan Association said Monday that it had accepted a request from Shiino to return the crown for “personal reasons”, adding there would be no Miss Japan for 2024.
Feb. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘A Powerful Sign of Support’ – War in Ukraine Update for Jan 8
Japan’s top diplomat makes surprise visit to Kyiv, AFU hits Russian air defenses, airfields and bridge; Kremlin on track to suffer half-million dead this year; Moscow on the march in Marinka
Jan. 8, 2024
US
OPINION: Appeasement Does Not Pay
Has the West learned nothing from the mistakes of the 1930s?
Jan. 2, 2024
Ukraine
The World Bank Allocates Over a Billion Dollars to Ukraine, Primarily From Japan
These funds will be directed to the payment of pensions, teachers' salaries, and support of internally displaced persons, allowing Ukraine to focus its internal resources on the needs of the military.
Dec. 15, 2023