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The former NATO secretary general suggested that Ukraine could join the Alliance without complete de-occupation. He cited the examples of Japan and West Germany, where security guarantees did not cover all territories.

Shigeru Ishiba, the new prime minister of Japan, announced the extension of sanctions against Russia and continuation of support for Ukraine. He also noted strengthening Japan's defense potential and expanding cooperation with its allies.

Tokyo is modernizing its system of underground tunnels to collect rainwater due to increased precipitation. The $1.63 billion project prevents flooding, but needs to be expanded due to the increase in extreme precipitation.

The Polish company WB GROUP has signed a contract to supply WARMATE 3 kamikaze drones to the South Korean armed forces. The deal is part of an offset agreement related to Poland's purchase of South Korean defense systems.

The President of Ukraine met with Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda before the end of his mission. Zelenskyy noted Japan's important role in supporting Ukraine and awarded the diplomat the Order of Merit.

An explosion has occurred at Japan's Miyazaki Airport, destroying the taxiway. All flights have been canceled, the runway is closed, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

The Cabinet of Ministers has redistributed UAH 4. 5 billion in subventions for Ukraine's recovery projects to local budgets. Earlier, the government allocated UAH 2.5 billion of a grant from Japan for energy, demining, and transportation.

The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 2. 5 billion of a Japanese grant for energy, demining, and transportation. The funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Ministry of Energy, the State Emergency Service, and the State Agency for Infrastructure Restoration.

The leader of the ruling party, Shigeru Ishiba, has been appointed the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan after the resignation of the previous government of Fumio Kishida. Ishiba promised to continue their economic policy and to schedule parliamentary elections for October 27.

The Pentagon has allocated $6. 9 billion to Boeing for the production of small-diameter bombs. The weapons will be delivered to Ukraine, Japan, and Bulgaria by the end of 2035.

The three countries have agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat North Korea's illegal cyber activities. They will focus on tracking cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and cooperating with the private sector.

On the anniversary of the illegal “referendums,” G7 ministers reaffirmed their non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions. They called on Russia to withdraw its troops and promised to continue supporting Ukraine.

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has won the election as leader of Japan's ruling party. He plans to strengthen the military alliance with the United States and discuss the creation of an “Asian NATO.

Iwao Hakamata, who spent almost 50 years on death row, was acquitted by a Japanese court. The court found that the evidence against him was fabricated by investigators in the 1966 case.

The head of the #SaveFOP movement, Serhiy Dorotych, believes that the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur, should be fired for making false declarations. The expert emphasizes the need for severe punishment of officials for violating the law.

The Japanese warship JS Sazanami has sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China for the first time. This is a significant step by Japan, which had previously avoided such actions in order not to irritate China.

France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan. Japan provides significant assistance to Ukraine, particularly in the humanitarian sphere and demining.

Japan's Ambassador to Ukraine announces its readiness to provide Ukraine with loans under the G7 initiative on frozen Russian assets. The G7 plans to provide Ukraine with about $50 billion in financing by the end of the year.

The Chinese Defense Ministry announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean on September 25. The launch took place as part of annual military exercises amid tensions with the United States and its allies.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira. They discussed support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, the progress of the Peace Formula and threats to nuclear energy from Russia.

Andriy Sybiga and Yoko Kamikawa discussed further support for Ukraine and cooperation between the two countries. The parties coordinated steps on the Peace Formula, the restoration of Ukraine and the opening of a JETRO representative office in Kyiv.

President Zelenskyy met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. They discussed Ukraine's energy recovery and a new energy aid package from Japan.

A Russian Il-38 violated Japanese airspace three times on September 23. In response, Japanese fighter jets used flares for the first time, and Tokyo lodged a strong protest with the Russian government.

Record rainfall caused flooding and landslides in Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. 6 people died, 10 went missing, more than 40,000 were evacuated, and the region is still recovering from the January earthquake.

Australia, India, Japan, and the United States expressed concern over the war in Ukraine and its consequences. They called for respect for international law, condemned nuclear threats, and emphasized the need for a just peace.

The United States is deploying naval and ground forces near Alaska in response to increased activity by Russia and China. Senator Dan Sullivan expressed concern about the increasing scale and frequency of Russian-Chinese military actions in the region.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, September 24. He will present a “victory plan” during his visit to the United States, when world leaders will gather for the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

The russian-Chinese military exercises Ocean 2024 are part of the ongoing strengthening of military coordination between the two countries. Experts note the growing complexity and geography of joint exercises amid global tensions.

In October, Switzerland will organize the UMAC2024 conference on mine action in Ukraine. The event aims to focus on civilians and innovations for more effective demining.