Ukraine’s Ambassador to Japan Yurii Lutovinov has said that Tokyo’s relaxation of its weapons export rules could open the door to future discussions on supplying military equipment to Ukraine. In an interview with Reuters at the Ukrainian embassy, Lutovinov said, “This allows us to talk. Theoretically, it’s a very big step forward.” The comments come after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved last week to ease export restrictions, marking another shift away from Japan’s postwar pacifist stance. The decision has drawn attention as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the West Asia continue to strain Western defence production capacity. While the…
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