As Japan pledges more aid for Ukraine, is Tokyo turning into ‘ATM’ for a war-torn nation?
The sense among some, analysts say, is that Ukraine is geographically distant from Japan and that the problem should be handled by European nations.
Asian news from Ukraine
Palau’s president raises threat of pivot to Beijing if US funds are delayed further
Washington’s delay in providing economic help to the Pacific island nation Palau has made some local leaders more willing to drop diplomatic ties to Taiwan in exchange for Beijing’s financial assistance, the country’s president has warned.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees test of surface-to-sea missile
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a new surface-to-sea missile on Wednesday (Feb 14) and visited a major munitions factory, where he called for a boost in weapons production, KCNA said on Thursday.
Year of the Dragon: navigating a multipolar world
As the Year of the Dragon begins, it brings opportunities and challenges for China, whose geopolitical dynamics are closely intertwined with global affairs.
What China sends Russia is ‘none of EU’s business’
Beijing has expressed its opposition after media reports said the European Union is going to sanction some Chinese companies that have shipped dual-use products to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.
Russia ups hypersonic game with Zircon strike on Ukraine
Russia has used its new hypersonic 3M22 Zircon missile in Ukraine for the first time in nearly two years of the conflict, according to multiple news reports, marking a potential significant escalation of the war.
Ukraine war live updates: Russian strikes kill three in Donetsk, officials say; Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship in Black Sea
This is CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.
Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled
While the European Union managed to agree, albeit belatedly, on a financial aid package for Ukraine, the U.S. has been slow in approving new support. The war-hit country is short on arms and ammunition needed to fight Russia, and the Ukrainian fund used to pay the salaries of civil servants and pensions for citizens is running dry. Delaying support for Kyiv sends a wrong message to the world that the democratic camp's resolve to protect the rule of law is faltering.