Japan’s and South Korea’s Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Japan’s and South Korea’s Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Oskar Pietrewicz
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Japan; South Korea; Russia; invasion; Ukraine; response; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: Japan and South Korea condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine and joined the sanctions against Russia, which proves the effectiveness of the U.S. efforts in mobilising its allies. Japan’s stance stems from its predicted repercussions of the invasion for security in the Asia-Pacific region. South Korea’s position initially was more cautious due to concerns of possible economic costs and the deterioration of partnership relations with Russia, but allied solidarity prevailed. The war in Ukraine and the growing tensions between the great powers - the U.S., Russia, and China - may induce Japan and South Korea to expand their defence potential.

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