Analytical commentary by Hirano Takashi, Head of the Japanese Section of Ukrinform, on Japan`s perception of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

PDF-version of the paper is available in English here.

The author describes the reaction to the Russian invasion:

• Japanese politicians
• Expert circles
• Media

And what is the discussion about Japanese sanctions against Russia

“Japanese society has almost never been pro-Russian. At the same time, there is still an indisputable fact in Japanese society about how few people know about Ukraine in general, ” the author notes.

Earlier, the New Europe Center also talked about the assistance that Japan provides to Ukraine in the relevant infographic.