NEW DELHI–Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit India on March 19 amid fears of India’s divergent position on Russia. Kishida is expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as how the event impacts the security environment in the Indo-Pacific as the region faces mounting…
Japanese PM Visiting India to Discuss Indian Stance on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
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Japan Is ‘Fully Behind’ US to Deter Russian Aggression, Kishida Tells Biden
January 22, 2022
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made clear in virtual talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday that his country “would be fully behind the United States” to deter Russian aggression against Ukraine, a senior administration official said. The two leaders discussed the growing tensions caused by Russia’s amassing tens of thousands of troops along…
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