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Japan mulls joining NATO initiative to support Ukraine
- NHK reported that Japan is considering joining a NATO-led initiative to supply US-made munitions to Ukraine, with NATO officials saying a formal announcement is expected soon.
- To reduce delays and improve coordination, NATO and the US set up the mechanism, which was designed to streamline assistance, ensure steady supplies, and share costs among allies, NATO officials said.
- Japanese officials emphasized limits tied to the pacifist constitution, saying Japan would fund only non-lethal defence equipment like radar systems and bulletproof vests; one NATO official said such gear is essential for Ukraine.
- Japan has briefed NATO members and Ukraine on its plan, and through the mechanism, Ukraine has already received missiles for Patriot systems and other critical equipment.
- Twenty NATO member states have pledged contributions, including Germany and the Netherlands, as February 24 marks four years since the invasion.
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Japanese broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday that Tokyo plans to join the PURL initiative, which allows countries to purchase modern US weaponry for Ukraine.
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Japan is preparing to join NATO's PURL initiative to support Ukraine, using funds exclusively for non-lethal protective equipment manufactured in the United States, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported, citing sources within the alliance. Several NATO officials told NHK that Tokyo is expected to formally announce its participation in PURL in the coming weeks, the Telegraph reports. Under the plan, Japan would finance purchases of non-lethal …
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