Against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese authorities decided to create a new security strategy. This was stated by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.. According to him, this is necessary in order to “increase deterrence and response capabilities,” Japan Today reported..

“In light of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the views of countries on security have changed dramatically around the world,” said Fumio Kishida.

He noted that Germany changed its defense policy, increasing the defense budget to 2% of GDP, while Finland and Sweden abandoned neutrality in favor of joining NATO..

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Therefore, according to him, the Japanese authorities should also review the security strategy.. This, in particular, involves an increase in the defense budget to more than 2%. Previously, Japan's defense budget has never exceeded 1% of GDP..

Recall that Japan and NATO will strengthen cooperation in the military sphere in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.