Not all G7 countries unequivocally support Ukraine when it comes to using frozen Russian assets. Recently, a controversy emerged, alleging that Japan declined to transfer these assets to aid Ukraine, similar to France. However, Japanese officials denied this information, stressing that no final decision has been made and Tokyo has not blocked the EU's initiative.
Japan is second only to the EU in terms of the volume of frozen Russian assets, but its legislation significantly differs from European and American norms. Ukraine's diplomatic engagement in Japan has been insufficient, which affects Tokyo's position on the issue.
Experts believe Japan is likely to coordinate its actions with the EU and US, though an independent stance is possible. Agreements on these assets are complex and require time due to legal and political nuances.
The situation is further complicated by disinformation and propaganda campaigns, particularly from China amid rising regional security tensions. Ukraine should proactively support Japan, considering the significant financial aid provided by the Japanese government and taxpayers.
