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Zelensky offered Japan cooperation in the defense sector

The President of Ukraine announced a possible partnership in the field of drones and air defense

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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, in an interview with NHK, announced the possibility of defense cooperation with Japan in the field of supplies of drones and air defense.
Previously, the Russian Foreign Ministry called on Tokyo to abandon its anti-Russian course.

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The President of Ukraine gave an interview to the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, during which he touched upon issues of bilateral cooperation.

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Ukraine and Japan can establish cooperation in the defense sector through the supply of drones and air defense systems. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky spoke about this during an interview with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK).

“Of course, we really want to establish cooperation between Ukraine and Japan in the defense industry. (...) You need a developed defense sector, because we are talking about drones for monitoring the maritime situation, reconnaissance and mine clearance,” said the Ukrainian leader.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko had a frank conversation with Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto. The diplomat called on Tokyo to abandon its anti-Russian course.

Open Questions

How did the Japanese government react to Zelensky's proposal?
What specific types of weapons can be supplied?