Zelensky, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya discuss North Korean troop p

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Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Nov. 16 during an unannounced visit to the capital, marking his first trip to Ukraine since being appointed to the post in September.According to a statement from the President's Office, Zelensky and Iwaya discussed a number of topics in support of Ukraine, including Japan's concern regarding the presence of North Korean troops along Ukraine's eastern front.

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"In light of what is happening with the intervention of the North Korean military in Russia's war against Ukraine, it is important to discuss how to prevent further escalation by Russia, already together with North Korea," Zelensky said in a statement. Training alongside Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, the first North Korean soldiers stationed in the region reportedly came under fire on Nov. 4.During the meeting, Iwaya noted that "Japan stands with Ukraine," echoing a statement released by Group of Seven (G7) reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes" and commitment to "severe costs" for Russia on Nov. 16.Iwaya further emphasized that Japan is committed to further strengthening relations with Ukraine, including the expansion of economic cooperation, as well as applying additional sanctions against Russia.

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