The Russian government has announced it is ending the memorandums it signed with Japan on the operation of Japan Centers. The Japanese Embassy in Moscow has responded that the move is unacceptable.

Japan announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of an international effort to increase pressure on Russia and stop the ongoing conflict.

Japanese government-funded entities in Russia that offer language classes and are seen as a symbol of bilateral friendship could cease operations following an order to terminate the implementation of related bilateral agreements.

Japan will also ban the export of 335 more goods, including small motorcycles and components for special-purpose vehicles such as cranes, to Russia starting on Jan. 23. The aim is to strengthen Japan's response to North Korea's support for Russia and Moscow's use of third countries to evade sanctions.

Tokyo will closely monitor the rollout of new U.S. sanctions on Moscow for any impact on shipments of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Far East.

Russia has set its sights on new targets—Japan and South Korea. Leaked military documents reveal that the Russian military has compiled a list of 160 potential targets across both countries, including military and civilian locations. According to these ...

TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to ...

Japan on Thursday formally inaugurated an independent mission to the NATO military alliance as Tokyo and NATO seek to bolster cooperation amid escalating tension from Russia, China and North Korea.

The U.S. and Japan Friday imposed new sanctions on Russia, in moves designed to constrain Russia’s ability to continue funding its war on Ukraine. The U.S. sanctions, imposed through the ...

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan hands a baton to incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz during a ceremonial passing of the baton at an event entitled "Passing the Baton: Strategies for Success" at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, on Jan. 14, 2025. Credit - Andrew Caballero-Reynolds—AFP/Getty Images

President Trump should hold a Quad summit during his first 100 days in office to demonstrate the administration’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.

He has worked at the U.S. Department of State, on the National Security Council, and as a foreign policy adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain. Today, U.S. President Donald Trump will sweep back into power promising a new American approach to the world.