Japan weighs weapon exports to nations under invasion

Push comes as PM Kishida prepares to flex diplomatic muscle while hosting G-7 summit

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Ukrainian troops pose atop a British-made Challenger 2 tank. Western nations have started sending heavy tanks to Ukraine. © Reuters

RYO NEMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan is considering exporting weapons to countries that are fighting an invasion, such as Ukraine, in a move expected to enhance Tokyo's credibility in the global security arena.

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