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Japan, Ukraine defense ministers reaffirm support and Russia sanctions in phone call

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Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi and Ukraine’s Defense Minister Fumara held a telephone call on November 5, 2026, during which Tokyo reaffirmed its consistent bilateral defense support for Ukraine and its sanctions against Russia. Koizumi congratulated Fumara on assuming office and said Japan’s Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces have provided vehicles and accepted wounded personnel as aid. Fumara expressed deep gratitude for Japan’s continued support. The two sides also exchanged views on ongoing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

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  1. 1Institutional statementNov 5, 00:00recorded Nov 6, 17:09single sourcerevised

    日ウクライナ防衛相テレビ会談について

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    Subject：
    日本与乌克兰防卫部门
    Action：
    举行防卫部长电话会谈，讨论对乌支持、对俄制裁及俄朝合作
    Object：
    乌克兰局势、日乌防卫合作、俄朝军事合作
    Occurred (fact side)：
    Nov 5, 00:00
    Japan Ministry of Defense · Press Notices ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
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    Nov 6, 17:01
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    Nov 6, 17:09
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  1. Japan Ministry of Defense · Press NoticesFirst-party sourceRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    Japan and Ukraine Defense Ministers Hold Telephone Talks

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    On November 5, 2026, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Humala. Koizumi congratulated Humala on his appointment and reaffirmed Japan's consistent support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, citing Self-Defense Forces vehicle provision and medical care. Humala expressed deep gratitude for the continuous support. The two sides also exchanged views on Russia-North Korea cooperation.

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