International Politics

Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors November 3, 20265:25 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered

Anthony Kuhn

JAPAN - RUSSIA FRICTIONS

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As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.