Today's Close-Up S2025E44 - Rebuilding in the Midst of Conflict : New Developments in Ukraine

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has dragged on for more than three-and-a-half years now. With prospects of a ceasefire still seemingly remote, the war is shifting to AI-controlled drone attacks and long-range missile strikes. At the same time, reconstruction efforts are already underway in Ukraine. And Japanese companies are taking part, seeing opportunities to use unique technologies developed through experience of recovery from natural disasters and war. We look at what's happening on and off the battlefield.

Guests: 
Hyodo Shinji (Vice President for Academic Affairs, National Institute for Defense Studies) 
Matsuda Kuninori (Former Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine)