Japan Plans on Joining Security Commitments for Ukraine
In a significant development, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced that Japan will provide Ukraine with security guarantees to deter Russia from launching another invasion. This decision comes as part of a broader international effort to support Ukraine, as announced by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday.
The security guarantees are intended to provide a sense of safety and protection to Ukraine, aiming to deter a potential invasion by Russia. According to Prime Minister Ishiba, achieving peace will take time, and the nation will thoroughly discuss what it can and should do, including legal and capability aspects, to fulfill its appropriate role.
Japan's participation in providing security guarantees is framed within its war-renouncing constitution, which restricts military actions to self-defense. The country's Self-Defense Forces have previously engaged in peacekeeping and anti-piracy missions abroad, but they have not detailed commitments to military guarantees. More specific Japanese contributions, such as the possible deployment of peacekeepers or defense commitments, remain under deliberation, with details yet to be announced as Japan evaluates its legal framework and capabilities.
Japan has signed a 10-year security deal with Ukraine focusing on nonlethal aid, humanitarian assistance, and reconstruction support. Since early 2025, Japan has been part of a "coalition of the willing" providing arms to Ukraine. The idea of security guarantees emerged following talks in Washington involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders, with Russia reportedly indicating openness to such guarantees.
Prime Minister Ishiba expressed concern about the slaughtering of innocent people in Ukraine and called for an end to it through an early ceasefire. The discussion regarding Japan's role in offering security guarantees for Ukraine will take place at the prime minister's office in Tokyo.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced that 30 countries, including Japan, will be involved in offering security guarantees for Ukraine. This joint effort by 30 countries is a response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and is aimed at providing a sense of safety and protection to the nation. Ishiba emphasized the need for an early ceasefire in Ukraine.
In conclusion, Japan's plan is to be part of a broad international effort guaranteeing Ukraine's security, but the exact nature and scope will be defined after careful legal and policy review in the context of a potential U.S.-brokered peace agreement.
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