SINGAPORE -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted a firestorm of international condemnation. To varying degrees, several Asian governments have lined up behind Western efforts to sanction Moscow for its war, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
At the same time, other countries around the region -- China, India and most members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations -- have taken softer approaches, avoiding concrete action or explicit rebukes that could compromise strong defense and economic ties with Russia.
