Why the West should never let its guard down against Russia

Putin will remain a serious threat no matter the outcome of the Ukraine war

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Given the intransigence and territorial ambitions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, many pundits remain pessimistic that the end of the Ukraine war will bring peace to Europe. (Source photos by Sputnik/Reuters)

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TALLINN, Estonia -- At a recent Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, leaders of the world's major industrial democracies and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to work together against the threat posed by Russian aggression. As this year's G7 chair, Japan played a key role in securing a united voice on the issue.

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