TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has indicated his country may play some kind of role in security guarantees for Ukraine, in a show of unity with NATO as Tokyo eyes the war’s implications for security in Asia.
Ishiba sees ‘role’ for Tokyo, with eye on Asian flash points
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters about the Ukraine situation on Aug. 19. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
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August 20, 2025 07:21 JST