Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees robust infrastructure as key to defending his country against foreign aggression. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Comment

What the world can learn from Zelenskyy's not-so-secret weapon

Ukraine's resilient social infrastructure helps repel Russian onslaught

29 December 2023
From this snowy stretch of road, 6 kilometers from the Russian border, reporters are allowed to enter Sumy province, Ukraine. (Photo by Eiji Furukawa)
Ukraine war

Refugees flock to northeast Ukraine from Russia-occupied areas

Russification gathers steam as Kyiv's counteroffensive struggles

24 December 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will fight on until the Russian military completely pulls out of its territory. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
Comment

How Ukraine can win the war against the Russian 'Goliath'

Higher morale and change in tactics could pave the way for victory

23 December 2023
Ukrainian soldiers are seen on a tank during a training exercise on Dec. 6. The war with Russia is now in a stalemate.
The Nikkei View

EU should unite in support of Ukraine

European bloc must show resolve to protect democracy and rule of law

20 December 2023
Renault's Chinese-made Dacia Spring EV is a big seller in France.
Automobiles

France moves to curb subsidies for Asian-made EVs

Qualifying vehicles to be announced Dec. 15 as Chinese imports raise EU alarm

10 December 2023
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere speaks during an interview on Dec. 7 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) 
Interview

Norway's PM seeks deeper clean energy cooperation with Japan

Ties upgraded as Jonas Gahr Stoere visits Tokyo amid China, Russia tensions

9 December 2023
Belchatow Power Station, Europe's largest coal-fired power plant. Language calling for a rapid phaseout of unabated coal power will be discussed at the Dec. 8 ministerial meeting.
COP28

Fossil fuel phaseout up for debate at COP28 ministerial talks

Draft agreement presents 3 options, from 'orderly and just' transition to cut from text

8 December 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping is flanked by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel before their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Dec. 7. (Xinhua via AP)
International relations

Xi seeks to defuse China-EU tensions over trade imbalance

First in-person summit in years comes as Italy heads for Belt and Road exit

7 December 2023
Since Giorgia Meloni became prime minister in October 2022, she has dropped hints about pulling Italy out of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Belt and Road

Italy's Belt and Road exit shines light on ties ahead of EU-China summit

PM Meloni makes move after calculating that membership failed to yield benefits

7 December 2023
Anton Yuriev, co-founder of the Greco restaurant. (Photo by Ilona Makedon)
Ukraine war

Ukraine entrepreneurs bring new businesses in war-hit economy

From restaurant to 'dry shower,' new launches exceed closures despite Russia's invasion

2 December 2023
AUKUS leaders U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gather at a naval base in San Diego in March 2023.
Defense

AUKUS to step up testing of maritime drones amid China buildup

U.S., U.K. and Australian defense chiefs vow to advance open Indo-Pacific

2 December 2023
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber speaks at the opening of the climate conference in Dubai.
COP28

COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations

UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts

1 December 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in a group interview in Kyiv: "There will be an understanding of peace and security in the future only if Russian troops are not on our territory." (Photo courtesy of Public Interest Journalism Lab)
Ukraine war

Zelenskyy says no Ukraine peace talks until full Russian withdrawal

President worries Israel-Hamas war will sap aid to his beleaguered country

30 November 2023
Demonstrators in Berlin wearing masks depicting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping protest human rights conditions in China in June. (dpa via AP)
Opinion

Germany needs to prove its new China strategy is more than talk

Chancellor Scholz has gone too far in seeking to avoid offending Beijing

23 November 2023
Monastiraki Square in Athens. Greece has an "excessively cautious attitude" around Taiwan sovereignty, analysts say
International relations

Greece warns officials not to attend Taiwan events over China fears

Athens says contact with Taipei risks 'serious problems' for bilateral relations

23 November 2023
CEFJ and CCI Paris Ile-de-France Chairman Dominique Restino: "Japan and France can share many things between each other."
International relations

Japan-France ties 'model' for Europe and Asia, says CEFJ chief

French business leader says 'stability' vital for good economic relations

22 November 2023
Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost $411 billion over a decade, the World Bank estimates.
Ukraine war

Japan's IHI, Kubota and others weigh rebuilding efforts in Ukraine

10 companies send representatives to Kyiv with eye on infrastructure projects

22 November 2023
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, arrive at Stansted Airport, near London, for an official state visit.
International relations

South Korea to unveil $26bn of U.K. investments during Yoon trip

Both sides to sign new defense and tech accord during president's state visit

21 November 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits an artillery training center amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine on Nov. 3. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters)
Ukraine war: Free to read

Ukraine from Nov. 6 to Nov. 13: Zelenskyy warns of Russian attacks in winter

Lawyers seek release of Russian artist who staged antiwar price tag protest

13 November 2023
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, speaks to reporters.  (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Interview

EU concerned by North Korea arming Russia: foreign policy chief

Pyongyang could face 'consequences' from Europe, says Josep Borrell

9 November 2023
Deputy Minister for Investment Promotion Nurul Ichwan told Nikkei Asia that Indonesia is wide open to any investor, not just Chinese. (Photo by Rhyannon Bartlett-Imadegawa)
Automobiles

Indonesia calls on West to help it develop EV manufacturing power

Deputy investment minister says country is 'open to anybody,' not just China

8 November 2023
While advocating for a two-state solution, Ehud Olmert said there is "no room" for a cease-fire in the fighting with Hamas. (Photo by Takeshi Kumon)
Interview

Ex-Israeli PM Olmert urges U.S.-NATO intervention in Gaza after war

Israel must reiterate commitment to two-state solution, former leader says

8 November 2023
China's nuclear development program has evaded sanctions to obtain some of the world's most advanced machine tools. 
Supply Chain

China's nuclear program skirts Western machine tool sanctions

Nikkei probe finds Japanese and German 'mother machines' where they shouldn't be

7 November 2023
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is seeking reelection in 2024, has been sharply critical of Washington's support for Kyiv.
6 November 2023
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and European Council President Charles Michel pose for a photo on July 13. (Photo courtesy of the European Commission) 
International relations

Japan and Europe bolster security ties in face of shared threats

Concern over China and Russia push partners closer together

5 November 2023