"Japan Pledges $37 Million for Ukraine's Air Defense Amid Russian Shelling"

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, taking shelter in a bomb shelter during an air alert in Kyiv, pledged $37 million to a NATO Trust Fund to help Ukraine combat Russian drone strikes and announced donations of generators and transformers. The move comes amid ongoing threats and attacks from Russia, including missile and drone strikes, with Japan expressing determination to support Ukraine in restoring peace. Kamikawa also discussed Japan's commitment to providing air defense systems and hosting a Japan-Ukraine conference on Feb. 19 to support the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.