Sanctions vs. caution: How the Ukraine war has divided Asia

Japan, Singapore take firm stands as most of ASEAN, India avoid slamming Moscow

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Supporters of Ukraine protest outside the Russian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 28. Malaysia has had a muted response to the war so far. © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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