Japan committed $5.5 billion in humanitarian help to Kyiv on Monday, roughly quadrupling its commitment since the Russia-Ukraine war started nearly a year ago.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Japan is "in a position" to take the helm of international efforts to help Ukraine in its struggle against continued Russian aggression and "to uphold a free and open international order based on the rule of law, CNN reported.
The Japan-Ukraine aid previously offered Kyiv $600 million in cash help and $700 million in humanitarian aid, such as medical supplies and food. Also, it joined other Western allies in aggressively sanctioning Russia for its incursion.
Millions of Ukrainians are suffering from the Russia-Ukraine war. They need assistance to reconstruct their everyday life and the infrastructures that the Russian assaults have severely devastated.
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As this year's president of G-7, Kishida announced he would convene an online conference to be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to celebrate the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. Kishida will be hosting a G-7 summit for the first time, according to AP News.
Japan-US Back Ukraine's Battle Against Russia
Japan has also sent defense equipment and provided asylum to refugees since the Russia-Ukraine war was launched by Vladimir Putin.
The post-war pacifist Constitution restricts the military to defensive tactics.
Fumio Kishida's statements followed US President Joe Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv when he offered more Japan Ukraine aid of armaments for Ukraine, according to Japan Times.
Biden announced $500 million in further assistance, suggesting it would finance more military equipment. Pres. Joe Biden also vowed further Russian measures before the end of the week, per an earlier HNGN report.
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