‘We Truly Feel Japan’s Support,’ Chairman of Verkhovna Rada Says as Japan Weighs Joining PURL

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1. Tue, 15 September 2026

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   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)19:48first to report
     ‘We Truly Feel Japan’s Support,’ Chairman of Verkhovna Rada Says as Japan Weighs Joining PURL

     Eisuke Mori, Japan’s House of Representatives Speaker, addressed Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, underscoring Tokyo’s political, financial, humanitarian, and reconstruction support for Kyiv as Russia’s full-scale war continues its fifth year.

2. Wed, 16 September 2026

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   • Japan Times02:50
     Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Eisuke Mori, Japan’s Lower House chief, discuss energy

     During their meeting in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president expressed gratitude for Japan's consistent support since Russia's invasion began in 2022.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:10
     Ukraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan

     Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.

3. Thu, 17 September 2026

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   • South China Morning Post00:00
     Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv has created a diplomatic dilemma for the Japanese leader, who is under pressure to show firmer support for Ukraine without further antagonising Russia. Zelensky extended the invitation through Eisuke Mori, speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, during his visit to the Ukrainian capital earlier this week. Mori, who helped establish the cross-party Japan-Ukraine parliamentary friendship...

4. Tue, 22 September 2026

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   • Bloomberg Politics21:29
     Japan’s Takaichi Pledges Ukraine Support in First Zelenskyy Meet

     Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to continue Japan’s support for Ukraine in her first summit meeting with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

5. Wed, 23 September 2026

   3 reports
   • Japan Times02:45
     Takaichi holds first talks with Zelenskky, but no mention of defense cooperation

     The Ukrainian leader did not publicly broach the possibility of tieups with Tokyo such as in the area of drone development and air defense equipment.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)03:55
     Zelensky: Japan’s support for Ukraine to continue

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed support for Ukraine during the full-scale war and further steps in cooperation.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:51
     Japanese premier pledges continued pressure on Russia through sanctions in meeting with Zelenskyy

     Takaichi makes pledge during 1st formal meeting with Ukrainian president on sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York