"Japanese Companies' Key Role in Ukraine's War Recovery and Reconstruction"
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal aims to secure agreements with Japan at a reconstruction conference in Tokyo to drive investment and economic cooperation, particularly in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, engineering, IT, and security sectors, as Ukraine seeks to recover from war damage estimated at $411 billion. Concerns around corruption and reliance on foreign aid remain, but Shmyhal emphasizes Ukraine's commitment to transparency and progress in tackling corruption. Despite delays in securing funding from the United States, Shmyhal remains optimistic about continued support.