Ukraine’s prime minister, Denis Shmyhal, posted on his Telegram channel about a high-level meeting with Japan’s foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi. He expressed gratitude for Japan’s substantial support, highlighted at a recent G7 and UN engagement, and acknowledged the macro-financial aid package totaling 2.1 billion dollars that has already flowed to Kyiv. The message underscores Ukraine’s appreciation for Japan’s backing of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and humanitarian relief, alongside ongoing sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Shmyhal noted that the 2.1 billion in macro-financial assistance from Japan forms part of a broader, continuing partnership. He described Japan’s role as a steady contributor to Ukraine’s stability and recovery, and he pointed to Japan’s active participation in international efforts to support Kyiv, especially through G7 cohesion and United Nations diplomacy. The remarks also signal a willingness from Kyiv to deepen ties with Japanese business, with large Japanese enterprises showing interest in prolonged collaboration with Ukraine.
During the discussion with Hayashi, the Ukrainian leader outlined several concrete cooperation avenues. These include housing reconstruction, enhancing global food security, supporting small and medium enterprises, and humanitarian mine clearance. Ukraine intends to leverage Japanese expertise and investment to accelerate rebuilding efforts and grow a resilient SME ecosystem while addressing urgent humanitarian needs on the ground. The exchange also touched on the potential for joint efforts to safeguard critical food supplies amid global volatility.
In response, Hayashi reportedly reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting Kyiv, maintaining sanctions pressure on Moscow, and advancing humanitarian demining missions. As part of humanitarian operations, Japan plans to dispatch 24 cranes to Ukraine, intended to aid demining and rapid return of safe infrastructure for communities and humanitarian workers. The gesture aligns with ongoing international relief objectives and underscores Japan’s practical support for Ukraine’s post-crisis recovery.
On September 9, Hayashi carried out an unannounced visit to Kyiv, emphasizing the urgency of continued collaboration and the shared determination to bolster Ukraine’s resilience. The meeting occurred amid broader negotiations between the United States and Ukraine on security guarantees intended to strengthen Kyiv’s defense and deterrence framework in the coming years. These conversations reflect a coordinated, multi-actor approach to regional stability and alliance commitments in North America, Europe, and beyond. [Attribution: Ukrainian government briefing and Japanese Foreign Ministry summaries]
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