Russia's Ukraine invasion serves as wake-up call for Japan

War underscores urgency of buttressing nation's defense system and alliances

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Russia's invasion of Mariupol and other parts of Ukraine has given Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida three important lessons. (Source photos by Uichiro Kasai and Reuters)  

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- Russia's unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine has come as a dire security warning for many countries. The horrifying destruction and huge casualties Ukraine has suffered have prompted political leaders around the world to start rethinking their security policies and strategies.

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