Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗) met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in New York and stated that Japan would continue supporting Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia in coordination with the international community. Zelenskyy praised the sanctions for exerting pressure.
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗) held her first formal meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in New York, reaffirming Japan’s intention to continue supporting Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia in coordination with the international community over Russia’s invasion. The meeting was their first official encounter since Takaichi took office and served to confirm the framework for future cooperation between the two countries.
President Zelenskyy reportedly expressed his gratitude for Japan’s support and praised the sanctions as exerting “certain pressure.” He also expressed his appreciation for Japan’s humanitarian and energy assistance and emphasized the importance of continued involvement.
During the meeting, the prime minister said, “To achieve a just and lasting peace as soon as possible, it is important for countries to unite in supporting Ukraine,” reaffirming that Japan’s policy would not change.
The meeting was positioned as the first formal summit meeting held during the prime minister’s tenure and provided another occasion for Japan to demonstrate its continued commitment to supporting Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia.