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UK's Lammy: Japan can help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia

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Posted on March 7, 2025

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TOKYO (Reuters) - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that Japan could help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia, adding that Tokyo and London had a shared interest in a

UK's Lammy Urges Japan to Increase Pressure on Russia

TOKYO (Reuters) - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that Japan could help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia, adding that Tokyo and London had a shared interest in a rules-based world order.

"Our shared interests in a stable international system and rules-based trade is absolutely clear and fundamental," Lammy said in a televised statement alongside his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya and British business minister Jonathan Reynolds.

"Europe is stepping up, but Japan can help too, including on ramping up economic pressure on (Russian President Vladimir) Putin," Lammy added.

(Reporting by Timothy Kelly in Tokyo and Sam Tabahriti in London; Writing by Muvija M)

Key Takeaways

  • David Lammy suggests Japan can help Ukraine by pressuring Russia economically.
  • Japan and UK share interests in a rules-based international system.
  • Lammy spoke alongside Japanese and British ministers.
  • Europe is increasing pressure on Russia, Japan can contribute too.
  • The statement was made in Tokyo with Japanese and British officials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the UK's call for Japan to increase economic pressure on Russia to help Ukraine.
How can Japan help Ukraine?
Japan can help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia, as suggested by UK's David Lammy.
What shared interests do Japan and the UK have?
Japan and the UK share interests in a stable international system and rules-based trade.

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