Japanese lawmaker urges export of Patriot missiles to Ukraine

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A Japanese lawmaker urged the government to export Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. Shigefumi Matsuzawa called for removing bureaucratic hurdles to allow the transfer, citing Ukraine's desperate need for air defense against Russian attacks and resulting casualties. Japan recently eased its lethal weapons export ban, allowing sales of items like missiles, to strengthen regional alliances and counter China's influence.


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