Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors

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Japan faces a diplomatic balancing act as Russia’s war in Ukraine coincides with deteriorating Japan-Russia relations, now at their worst in decades. Tokyo is seeking stronger backing from Washington, though some Japanese worry that U.S. support may not meet their expectations.

As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.