Ukraine discusses security agreement with Japan
Source: president Volodymyr Zelensky
On April 3, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.In particular, the parties discussed the state of preparation of the security agreement based on the results of three rounds of negotiations.
The sides also discussed Ukraine’s need for non-lethal equipment: special equipment for fortifications, demining and medical evacuation.
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the people of Japan and the government for the large-scale and multifaceted assistance.Japan has already provided financial support to Ukraine in the amount of more than 12 billion dollars and has announced additional aid for the current year.
Zelensky also thanked for the Japanese-Ukrainian conference held in Tokyo in February, at which more than 50 bilateral agreements were signed.
The parties also discussed the situation on the battlefield, including Russian air terror.
Zelensky informed that since the beginning of the year, the Russian Federation has launched almost a thousand missiles, approximately 2,800 attack drones and about seven thousand guided aerial bombs. The sides agreed on the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and create a mechanism for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets. Zelensky emphasized that Japan’s introduction of the 23rd package of sanctions against Russia is a good example for other international partners.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.