Aug 16, 2026
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Japan could’ve helped Ukraine much more to defeat the mafia state with weapon deliveries, and thus have a chance to regain those islands … if Japan had courage. But Japan has no courage, just like South Korea.
I’ve been wondering if putler visiting the Kuril Islands might spur Japan to do more to aid Ukraine.
I was also wondering about that. But I doubt it.
Perhaps Trump snubbing South Korea in favor of North Korea may be the start of something new
If South Korea grows a spine, then the something new could be good.