Japan to transfer $3 billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Zelenskyy shared the news in a Telegram post, expressing gratitude for Japan’s decision. 

"I’m thankful to the Japanese government for transferring an additional $3 billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets, as well as for their continued assistance with energy equipment and shelter construction," he wrote.

Zelenskyy also congratulated Ishiba on his election as prime minister and thanked Japan for its total aid of $12 billion.

"I informed Prime Minister Ishiba about Russia’s massive shelling of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas night and thanked him for Japan’s continued support in working towards a just and lasting peace," Zelenskyy added.

• Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on November 16. He paid respects at the Bucha memorial for victims of Russian occupation and held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha.