In January 2022, Ukraine and Japan celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. During this time, Japan has actively supported Ukraine’s territorial integrity and democratic future. As a global actor in the international arena and a member of the G7, Japan plays an important role in supporting Ukraine during Russia’s full-scale invasion of sovereign Ukraine.

On March 23, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will make an online address to the Parliament of Japan.

On this occasion, the New Europe Center prepared an infographic about Japan’s unprecedented support for Ukraine:

• Since 1945, Japan has FOR THE FIRST TIME provided military assistance to another country (Ukraine)

• FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, Japan has imposed harsh sanctions against Russia and approved a resolution condemning Russian aggression

• Japan has become a leader in Asia ​​in terms of support for Ukraine

1. JAPAN FOR UKRAINE: unprecedented assistance

2. JAPAN FOR UKRAINE: unique sanctions against Russia

3. JAPAN FOR UKRAINE: a leader in Asia