Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed thanks for the Japanese government's pledge of an additional $6 billion in financial aid to his country next year. In a post on X on Friday, Zelenskyy praised Japan's leadership, noting that the aid significantly contributes to Ukraine's resilience and the rules-based international order.
The Japanese government has pledged an additional $6 billion in financial aid to war-torn Ukraine for next year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded with gratitude in a post on X on Friday.
"We greatly appreciate that Japan takes such a leadership position, not only in the Indo-Pacific region but globally," Zelenskyy wrote. "This is a significant contribution to our resilience, and through it, to the international rules-based order."
He added, "The international order is essential to prevent Russia's twisted war policy from continuing anywhere."
This aid underscores strengthening Ukraine-Japan relations amid the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting Japan's defensive stance. Japan has provided ongoing support to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy's remarks emphasize Japan's global leadership in maintaining peace.