Japan will provide Kiev with a loan of about $100 million. This became known after a February 15 telephone conversation between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyodo news agency reported.

During a half-hour conversation, the parties exchanged views on the development of the situation around Ukraine. The head of the Japanese government turned to Zelensky with a request to provide support in ensuring the safety of Japanese citizens who continue to stay in the settlements of Ukraine. According to some reports, we are talking about 130 Japanese citizens.

Kishida also stressed that official Tokyo intends to support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. According to the politician, the Ukrainian state is an important partner for Japan with common values. The head of the Japanese Cabinet pointed to the need to reduce tension around Ukraine through diplomatic negotiations.

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