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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
Politics
The Yomiuri Shimbun

Confined militarily, Japan intends to step up civilian aid to Ukraine

The government is poised to boost support for Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters its second year.

Due to constitutional restrictions on the provision of military support, the government will focus on extending civilian assistance in the year it chairs the Group of Seven industrialized nations.

As a show of solidarity with Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering a visit to the country, the timing of which will be carefully assessed.

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