Key words : missile station 52
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Western nations are stepping up military support for Ukraine amid growing concerns that Russia is intensifying its offensive, especially in the eastern part of the country.
A missile hit a railway station in Kramatorsk in the eastern province of Donetsk on Friday morning. The regional governor said at least 52 people died in the attack, including 5 children.
A senior US defense official said later in the day that the Pentagon believes Russian forces were responsible and that they used a short-range ballistic missile. The Russian defense ministry denied its involvement in the attack and blamed it on Ukrainian forces.
In a video address on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, "This is another war crime of Russia."
He went on to say that efforts would be taken to establish who gave the orders and where the missile came from. He added, "Responsibility is inevitable."
A Washington think tank said on Thursday that it is likely the Russian troops will fully capture Mariupol in coming weeks. It also said Russia was consolidating its troops for a major offensive in the eastern provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Slovakia announced on Friday that it donated its S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine as Western nations ramped up military assistance for Ukraine's self-defense. The system is capable of shooting down fighter jets and missiles.
The Czech Republic has said it will send tanks to Ukraine. Britain announced it would provide additional military equipment worth about 100 million pounds, or about 130 million dollars. The equipment includes anti-tank missiles.
Additional military support from Western nations is expected to be met by a backlash as Russia has indicated that weaponry provided to Ukraine would be subject to attack.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly focusing on gaining control of eastern Ukraine in a bid to demonstrate victory ahead of the May 9 holiday marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Analysts say the fighting may be prolonged by Ukrainian resistance.
Key words : Kishida mass killing
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Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced new sanctions on Russia on Friday. It comes amid growing calls for Moscow to be held responsible for the mass killing of civilians in Ukraine.
Kishida said, "Russian troops have killed civilians and attacked nuclear facilities, gravely violating international humanitarian law. It is an act of war crime that can never be tolerated. Such inhumane acts need to be held accountable."
He said Japan will support independent investigations by the International Criminal Court and the UN.
Japan will ban the import of Russian coal and some other products, including machinery and timber.
It will also ban new investments in Russia and freeze the assets of the country's largest financial institution, Sberbank, and it's fourth largest bank.
Japan will also freeze the assets of an additional nearly 400 individuals and about 20 organizations.
Kishida noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to Japan's Diet last month and called for continued pressure on Russia to end the violence.
He said, "Japan with other G7 countries, will not tolerate Russia's outrage, and Japan stands with Ukraine. We need to make sure we show our attitude through support from Japan."
Key words : some necessities disappear
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Key words : price sugar
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The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday that food commodity prices reached record highs last month driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The FAO's price index averaged 159.3 points in March, up 12.6 percent from February and the highest since record keeping began in 1990.
The organization says cereals rose 17 percent, driven by large increases in the prices of wheat and other grains.
Russia and Ukraine account for 30 percent of global wheat exports.
Vegetable oils jumped 23.2 percent, driven by higher prices for sunflower seed oil, of which Ukraine is the world's leading exporter.
Prices of dairy products, sugar and meat also increased.
The FAO has revised downward its forecast for global wheat production this year, taking into account the possibility that at least 20 percent of Ukraine's winter crop area may not be harvested.
The FAO says cereal exports have been hurt by the closures of Ukrainian ports and "financial and freight challenges" facing Russia, adding that market uncertainty is growing.
Key words : sanction moscow panic
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Key words : 100 people
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About 100 people gathered in Tokyo on Friday to remember the victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The event took place outside the United Nations University in Shibuya Ward.
A Ukrainian man who helped organize the event pointed out that many people have died in the town of Bucha, and that the death tolls in other areas are not known.
The participants observed a moment of silence. They also placed blue and yellow flowers on a Ukrainian national flag and lit candles arranged to spell "peace."
The United Nations says at least 1,611 Ukrainian civilians have died due to the invasion as of last Wednesday.
A 26-year-old company employee from Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, said she doesn't want to ignore what's happening in Ukraine. She also expressed hope that no more lives will be lost.
A woman from Donetsk in eastern Ukraine came with her 3-year-old daughter. The mother said it is painful to see what is happening in her country.
She also said she hopes peace will prevail, and that she will never forget nor tolerate the invasion.
Key words : hyogo ukranian folk
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Key words : china philippines security treaty
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China's leader has taken a swipe at the Philippines over its security treaty with the United States, saying beefing up military alliances cannot achieve regional security.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, the same day Manila concluded one of its largest-ever joint military exercises with Washington.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Philippine President's Office said in their statements that the telephone talks lasted about one hour.
Xi stressed that recent developments in the international situation have once again proven that regional security cannot be achieved by strengthening military alliances.
He called on Duterte to exercise his own regional security leadership and work together with China to safeguard regional peace and stability.
The two leaders acknowledged that territorial disputes exist in the South China Sea but agreed to enhance cooperation in trade and investment.
Key words : 500 million vaccine
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Japan says it will provide additional funds of up to 500 million dollars to the COVAX Facility, an international framework seeking a fair distribution of vaccines.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made the announcement on Friday during an online meeting on equitable access to vaccines in developing countries.
The meeting was hosted by the Gavi vaccine alliance, this year's G7 head Germany and others. Gavi is an international organization that promotes vaccinations in developing nations.
Kishida said vaccines are a strong tool, but a global vaccine inequity remains. He also said that to overcome COVID-19, everyone's health must be cared for by ensuring equal access to vaccines in every country and region.
The prime minister said the additional funding is intended to give a boost to that effort.
Kishida also said his government is determined to lead international efforts to overcome the coronavirus in close cooperation with other countries and organizations.
Key words : shanghai supply chain
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Surging coronavirus cases in Shanghai are hurting businesses in Japan. The city has been in lockdown since late March, resulting in supply chain bottlenecks and a shortage of truck drivers.
Some companies involved in Japan's auto industry have been forced to halt production.
Japanese-affiliated company Shanghai Marukyo Logistics says there is a shortage of people who can transport freight to Shanghai's port, which handles the world's largest volume of containers.
Restrictions on vehicles are also preventing the company from receiving parts from areas including Jiangsu Province.
Company executive Tanaka Akihiro says the restrictions appear to be getting stricter each day.
Authorities in Shanghai are yet to announce when the restrictions will end.
Key words : authorities confirmed seventh
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Authorities in the Chinese city of Shanghai are tightening information control after daily coronavirus cases hit another high despite a citywide lockdown.
The authorities warned on Friday that those who illegally spread false information will face consequences.
The warning came after the city confirmed 21,222 new infections on Thursday. The tally is the first over 20,000 and the seventh straight record high.
Officials are carrying out PCR and antigen tests on residents throughout the city. They say they will decide how to respond to the situation based on test results, but have not indicated when restrictions will be lifted.
Social media are rife with rumors and other unverified information.
On March 23, Shanghai police announced that they were investigating two men on suspicion of disturbing public order by posting on social media that a lockdown would soon be introduced.
Authorities were negative about a citywide lockdown at the time, but eventually introduced the measure.
Some people took to the internet to raise questions about the credibility of official announcements and criticize information restrictions.
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