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2.@X/NOn February 24, Russia launched military actions in Ukraine. Japan absolutely opposes the Russian invasion of Ukraine which constitutes a serious violation of international law and the UN Charter, shaking the foundation of the international order. In response to this situation, the JMOD/JSDF provided Ukraine with bulletproof vests, helmets, winter battle dress uniform, tents, cameras, medical supplies, rations and others.KC-767 Delivered JSDF’s Defense EquipmentOn March 8, carrying these supplies, KC-767 departed from Komaki Air base. This kind of mission was the first case for us, but we did our utmost to swiftly deliver them to Ukraine.KC-767 completed the delivery of JSDF’s defense equipment and came back to Japan on March 13.C-2 completed the delivery of JSDF’s defense equipment and came back to Japan on March 16.+%'Defense Minister Kishi Received a Courtesy Call from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to JapanOn March 9, Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call from H.E. Dr. Korsun-sky, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Japan. Minister Kishi informed that the JASDF flight departed the day before from Japan to Ukraine. Ambassador Korsunsky expressed deep gratitude to Japan’s support. Minister Kishi also expressed his deepest condolences for Ukrainian soldiers fallen in the line of duty and the people who perished in war, as well as deep respect for the Ukrainian soldiers and people who are continu-ing the fight even now to protect their country and their families.C-2 Delivered JSDF’s Defense EquipmentOn March 10, as the second flight, C-2 departed from Miho Air base.Japan Stands with UkraineJapan Stands with Ukraine