Japan and Ukraine hold talks on security guarantees.

President Zelensky announced that Japan has begun dialogue with Ukraine regarding security guarantees for the country based on the G7 joint statement.

"I welcome Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa to Ukraine. We have agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees, based on the recent G7 statement," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on his Telegram account on September 9.

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa arrived in Kyiv that morning, and the visit was not announced in advance. President Zelensky said Japan is a key partner for Ukraine in Asia.

The G7 comprises France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In July, the leaders announced a long-term security policy framework for Ukraine.

This plan provides a framework for each country to establish bilateral agreements with Kyiv, detailing the types of weapons they will supply to enhance Ukraine's defenses. In return, Ukraine commits to continuing reforms, including in areas such as law enforcement, anti-corruption, and corporate governance.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (left) and Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko in Kyiv on September 9. Photo: Reuters

Western officials view the joint declaration in Vilnius, Lithuania, in July as setting the stage for countries to maintain support for Ukraine for years to come, aiming to end the conflict in Ukraine and deter and respond to any future attacks.

Meanwhile, Moscow criticized the G7's commitment statement as misguided and dangerous, threatening Russia's security. "By providing security guarantees to Ukraine, they are undermining Russia's security and will make Europe more dangerous for years to come," commented Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Since the outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries have provided Kyiv with large quantities of ammunition and weapons. Moscow has repeatedly criticized this Western action, saying it only escalates the conflict and fails to find a solution.

Thanh Danh (According to Reuters, Ukrinform )

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