04:04 (19:04)โขUkraine Territorial Rift
โจJapanese media's international focus continues on Ukraine diplomacy, with deep territorial divisions hindering potential summits despite President Trump's mediation efforts (Nikkei Shimbun). A new geopolitical concern highlights China's expanding influence in Europe, seen in growing ties with Serbia, framed as a 'Silk Curtain' (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, Japan's record 8.8 trillion yen defense budget request remains a key topic (Yahoo News Japan).