Evgeniy Khmara and Shinjiro Koizumi discuss areas for long-term Ukraine-Japan partnership
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Evgeniy Khmara spoke with Japan’s Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi.
The parties discussed the security situation, modern threats, and opportunities for further exchange of experience.
Evgeniy Khmara thanked Japan for its non-lethal aid to Ukraine, including supplies of vehicles, as well as for supporting the rehabilitation of wounded service members of the Defence Forces of Ukraine.
Frontline situation and main threats: ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones
The Minister briefed his Japanese counterpart on the current security situation.
russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The main challenges include ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.
Exchange of experience to strengthen security
Evgeniy Khmara outlined Ukraine’s steps to counter these threats and emphasized the country’s readiness to exchange information and develop a long-term partnership to strengthen defense.
We are preparing experience exchange programs with partner countries. First and foremost, this is our unique experience of defense on the battlefield. The Defence Forces are constantly adapting to modern threats. The experience of Ukrainian warriors can strengthen the security of other countries.
