Japan PM signals alignment with NATO on Ukraine security

Ishiba sees 'role' for Tokyo, with eye on Asian flash points

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters about the Ukraine situation on Aug. 19. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

JUNNOSUKE KOBARA

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has indicated his country may play some kind of role in security guarantees for Ukraine, in a show of unity with NATO as Tokyo eyes the war's implications for security in Asia.

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