Japan's aid to Ukraine harms ties with Russia: foreign ministry
2026-04-07 09:38:50 source：CGTN
April 7, 2026
By sending assistance to Kyiv, Japan is becoming increasingly embroiled in the conflict around Ukraine, thus damaging its relations with Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Monday.
"Such decisions do not help achieve a swift resolution of the situation around Ukraine but only draw out hostilities," Zakharova said in a response to a media question. "We view this step, clearly taken with the support of official authorities, as openly hostile and detrimental to our country's security interests, including the protection of civilians."
Japanese drone manufacturer Terra Drone Corporation on March 31 announced a strategic partnership with Ukrainian combat unmanned aerial systems developer Amazing Drones, as part of a broader long-term strategy to enter the defense equipment market.
Read more: